Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes, offered as half, full and a 55.5 km ultra. GPS tracking, coach travel for ticket holders and a wooden finisher medal are provided.

A forest trail event at Whinlatter on 6 December 2026 with two marked, chip timed routes including a Seat How summit option. Dogs are welcome with a harness requirement on narrow sections and only one dog per runner there.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

A Peak District fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026 of about 8 km with 305 m of climb; entry is available in advance or on the day for £7 and team scoring uses the first three finishers.

A December trail event from Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, tracker options and a mandatory kit list, finishing at Otley Cricket Club with food, a medal and an event T-shirt.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.

A circular 17.50 km mountain race in the Southern Galloway with around 800 m of ascent, running to the summit trig of Cairnsmore of Fleet. Checkpoints and first aid are provided by Galloway Mountain Rescue and proceeds support the team.

A winter walking and running event from Brockholes village hall offering three looped routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 150 participants, and includes refreshments and a finish meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A Christmas-themed day at Normanby Hall with festive trail runs of 5k and 10k, an untimed 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh Team Challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, bobble hat and a goody bag with vegan options.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals and a bobble hat for finishers, with aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

Silent Night is a 6.6 km night fell race involving 370 m of ascent on pathless ground. This self navigated event requires documented experience and specific safety equipment for the climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.