Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Austwick Amble is a 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climbing, held alongside the Austwick Street Market and including multiple junior age‑category races.

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

An evening **5 mile** marked run from Halton Mill, Lancaster on 27 May 2026, featuring riverside paths, meadow sections and a technical single track. Entries are handled via SiEntries and proceeds support St John's Hospice.

A multi-terrain running event at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a senior approx 5.5-mile race and junior 1.5-mile races in U10–U16 categories, chip timing, and age- and affiliation-based entry fees.

Killington Sports is a traditional Old English sports meeting on Thursday 28 May 2026, open to all ages with free event entry for participants and spectator admission on the gate priced for adults and children. Prize money is available.

A 3 km or 5 km run at Bowdon Rugby Club with drinking stations every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non inflatable obstacles. Drinks are included and only participants aged 18 or over may take part.

OMM Lite in Grasmere is a map based navigation event over one or two days where solo runners or teams locate numbered checkpoints to score points, with timing chips, live tracking, bespoke maps and a post event hot meal included.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

A pair of A category fell races in the Duddon Valley, featuring an 18 mile / 29 km long route with 1830 m climb and a 10 mile short route. Both require map and compass skills, appropriate kit and pre-entry.

A 10 mile category A fell race in the Duddon Valley on 30 May 2026, climbing about 3000 feet up Dow and Caw. Pre entry only and minimum age 18; map and compass skills plus required mountain kit are essential.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A two day off road running festival at Grasmere Showground offering trail races, a 24 hour ultra loop and an OMM Lite Trail Quest with solo and team options. Family races and camping are available.

A muddy 5 km obstacle event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide on a looped course. Entry fees and a minimum £50 fundraising target apply.

A 16 km unmarked hill race in the Lowther Hills with 1200 m of climb, limited to 200 runners. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, bring a refillable cup for water stations, and be prepared to navigate open, pathless terrain.

Trail runs at Tatton Park in Cheshire offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes across parkland, woodlands and grass. Live chip timing, parking onsite and canicross entries with dogs on a lead.