Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

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 6.6 km night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top in Weardale. The unmarked, pathless out and back gains 370 m and requires off path navigation experience and strict mandatory kit.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

A festive four mile fancy dress run around Horwich with chip timing, a Christmas themed medal and prizes for Best Fancy Dress. The family organised event features a fully marshalled route and a community focused atmosphere.

A chip timed night run at St Ives Estate on the shortest day offering 5 km or 10 km options, a virtual entry with medal, and proceeds supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back. Options include 6 mile for non locals and 10 mile and 15 mile challenges, with no maps or GPS allowed.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Ring in the New Year with a scenic 7-mile fell race. A live bagpiper sends runners off, and a finisher's pint and pie awaits at the post-race party in Horwich, complete with live music and prizes.

A 7 km undulating trail run on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The off-road route offers mixed terrain and scenic views. Finishers get a bespoke medal and free event photos.

Trail running at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the estate; Canicross friendly, live chip timing, medals and free on site parking.

Run a scenic 10K trail through Ashington's community woodlands and QEII Country Park on a relatively flat course. The event is Canicross-friendly and finishes with a medal. It starts from Ashington Leisure Centre in January.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.

A 10 km one-way race in Sowerby Bridge on 24 January 2027 that starts on rugged, muddy trails and finishes on tarmac, limited to 100 runners. No medal or T-shirt; official hoodie available to pre-order until 10 January.

A winter ultra trail in Barley, Lancashire offering approximately 45 mile and 30 mile routes on the Pendle Way, open to runners and walkers with maps, GPX files and waymarking provided.

Chester Ultra 50 Mile 2027 is a 50 mile ultramarathon scheduled for 27 and 28 February 2027. The event is organised by GB ULTRAS LTD and entries became available from 31 January 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra will take place in Manchester on Friday 26 March 2027. You can run 50 miles.