Trail Running calendar near Kirkby-in-Furness 2025-2026

Tackle scenic woodland trails in Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 with 5, 10 and 15 mile options, canicross friendly so you can bring one controlled dog. Finish to live chip timing, a medal and a burger with beer for a proper celebration.

Join the Whaley Waltz Fell Race at Whaley Bridge Carnival on 27 June for a spirited 5.8 mile fell run with 274 m of climb. A new course since 2023 and a cheeky twist near the finish keep things lively for runners of all abilities.

Take on the Kirkby Gala Fell Race in Kirkby in Furness, a BOFRA Championship counter that climbs to the windmill across scenic fields. Senior course is 3.45 miles / 6.00 km with 750 feet / 240 meters of ascent and includes junior categories..

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale traces the parish boundary through the stunning Ullswater valley, with options from a gentle 6 mile family downhill to a bold 28 mile boundary challenge. Held 4 July 2026, proceeds benefit the village school an..

Craft your own looped ultramarathon at Punk Panther Ultra Unique, with bespoke GPS courses totaling 28.5 to 53 miles. Limited to 50 entrants, the race uses trackers for safety and awards finishers a medal, T shirt and framed certificate.

Scenic 31.7 km circular trail from Muker taking in Kisdon Force, the high moors and the Tan Hill Inn with almost 3,000 ft of climb and sweeping Dales views. Mostly grass and footpath underfoot, so trail shoes are recommended.

Swinner Swagger is a summer fell and trail race around Muker, roughly 15.5 km of sweeping moorland, riverside meadows and rocky gills. Expect rugged terrain, marshalled crossings and warming post race soup and drinks at Usha Gap.

Lyme Half Marathon is a trail-based half marathon held at Lyme National Trust, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire. The stunning, challenging course starts and finishes in Lyme’s grounds and offers incredible views. Runners follow the Gritstone Tra..

Run a scenic 10 km trail around Wheelbirks Parlour in Stocksfield, with forest tracks, river crossings and challenging climbs. Finishers get an eco medal and wild flower seeds and can cool down with ice cream at the parlour.

Event overview Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race starts and finishes on the canal near the village and is licensed by the Trail Running Association...

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Experience the Cracoe Fell Races in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, a short but testing 4.2 km course of tussocks, ditches and a final steep climb to the pinnacle. Open to juniors and seniors, it is a classic fell challenge.

Run the scenic trails at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, choosing a 5 km or 10 km loop through pasture, woodland and farm tracks. Limited to 200 entries, this mostly flat yet potentially muddy course rewards trail shoes and great views.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.