Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Join this flexible evening race series along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with 5k and 10k options. Runners enjoy hot food and a drink at the finish with no advance booking required.

Experience an adventure weekend at Drumlanrig Castle featuring trail runs, gravel riding, and road sportives. Enjoy wood fired saunas, live music, and camping in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Experience the Reservoir View Fell Race, an 11 km BM category event featuring 480 meters of elevation. Enjoy a scenic route starting near Accrington Cricket Club with prizes for new course records.

Run through 360 hectares of mixed woodland in Gateshead with 5, 10, and 15 mile trail options. Enjoy chip timed racing and a post race medal with a burger and beer at the finish line.

Join the Whaley Waltz, a lively fell race in Whaley Bridge that winds 5.8 miles with 274 m of climb through classic Peak District terrain. A friendly carnival vibe, prizes and charity fundraising make it a brilliant summer challenge.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

Support the local mountain rescue team by running or walking through the scenic Yorkshire Dales with a choice of three routes starting from Kettlewell Village.

Experience a 12 km out and back trail run along the Northumbrian coastal path. Enjoy a route through sandy dunes and gravel trails followed by live music and food at Hemscott Hill Farm.

A long distance fell race covering 15.5 miles and 2950 feet of ascent through the Hayfield landscape. Registration is available on the day for runners aged 18 and over who carry full mandatory kit.

Participate in this English Fell Running Championship counter in Mungrisdale. This 13 km category AM race features 825 m of ascent and requires navigation skills for the high fell terrain.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Race to the summit of Yorkshire's highest fell, Whernside. This 10.5 km BM category race starts under the Ribblehead Viaduct, featuring a steep direct climb and a fast finish back at The Station Inn. Run under FRA rules with mandatory kit c..

A trail running weekend in the Peak District, based near Edale. The main event is a 23-mile Skyline route with major ascent, followed by an optional 10km run. Guidance on technique and pacing is provided throughout.

Follow the historic parish boundaries of the Ullswater Valley in this tradition-rich event featuring an ultra run, fell walk, and family downhill challenge across iconic peaks like Helvellyn and Fairfield.