Trail Running calendar near Kentmere 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

Trail running in the Lake District from Grasmere with routes from 9 km to a 52 km ultra, visiting Tarn and the Fairfield Horseshoe on technical fell terrain. Multiple outposts, mandatory kit and GPX routes are provided.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Teams of four combine two road laps with two fell legs around Uppermill and Saddleworth Moor, covering roughly 3 miles and 2.5 miles per leg. Entries open 28 January 2026 and the entry fee is £20 per team.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite near Keswick on 19 September 2026. Flagged forest tracks and open fell include checkpoints at Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How while proceeds support Thornt..

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

Trail half marathon and 10k in Bronte Country near Haworth, organised by Sue Ryder. Entry fees start at £15; finishers receive pie and peas and a race memento.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

A trail running event in Hamsterley Forest offering 10K and Half Marathon on undulating, well marked forest trails. Entries include a themed medal, race photos, chip timed results and a serviced event village with food and drink.

A charity trail run along parts of the original S&DR railway near Eaglescliffe, offering 10 mile and 5 mile courses, medals for finishers, and proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

A waterside trail event near Otley with routes passing seven reservoirs and options from half marathon to ultramarathon. Mandatory kit and tracker provisions apply, with checkpoints and finish food plus a medal and event T-shirt.

A non-timed inflatable obstacle event in York on 26 September 2026 with repeatable 2.5K laps. Distances of 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K, music zones, finisher medals, on course water and family participation rules.

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.

A licensed fell race at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026 featuring a 10 km course with 258 m of climb. Main entry fee is £10 and junior races for U10/12 and U14/16 have on day entry for £3.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 3 miles.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.