Trail Running calendar near Kirkland 2026-2027

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

Experience a historic and demanding 34 km fell race in the heart of the Lake District featuring 2,750 m of ascent. This high mountain event requires expert navigation skills and full safety gear to tackle iconic peaks like Scafell Pike.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Join experienced mountain guides for an 11 mile guided reconnaissance of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section. Learn essential navigation skills and event strategy while covering 6000 feet of ascent in the Lake District.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire landscapes that inspired The Lord of the Rings. This 11.1 km trail run features historic bridges, woodland paths, and the stunning scenery of the Ribble Valley.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Experience a pure vertical challenge with this 6km uphill race in Patterdale. Tackle a steep 850m ascent to the summit of Helvellyn via the iconic Swirral Edge in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

Experience skyrunning in a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this 29 km mountain race featuring 2050 meters of ascent. The course offers technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern fells of the Lake District.

Experience a beautiful 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This semi technical route offers 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seed bomb medal for all finishers.

Experience a historic category AM fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. This 11 km route climbs 600 m to the summit of Ingleborough and back as part of the annual Ingleton Gala day.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through the Yorkshire Dales including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This event for experienced runners and walkers features 5,500 feet of climbing and full checkpoint support.

Overview The Cracoe Fell Races are a series of fell running events taking place on Sunday 19th July 2026. The races are part of the BOFRA (British Open Fell Runners Association) Championship. Distances and Route The main race covers a dista..