Trail Running calendar near Kirkland 2026-2027

The Fairfield Horseshoe is a classic 9-mile fell race near Ambleside with nearly 3,000 feet of ascent. It follows a marked clockwise route with a strict kit requirement and a checkpoint cut-off. After the finish, runners can enjoy hot drink..

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 3 miles.

The Lap is a fully signposted 72 km ultra marathon circumnavigating Lake Windermere. With generous support, a 24-hour time limit, and stunning Lake District trails, it's designed to be an accessible introduction to the ultra distance.

The final event of the Lakeland Paws season offers a choice of forest trails. Runners can tackle the summit of Seat How on the 8 km route or take the gentler 5 km option. This chip-timed event welcomes participants with or without dogs.

Run through the scenic parklands of central Preston, starting from Avenham Park. Choose your challenge from 10k, half marathon, marathon, or a 6-hour ultra on a looped, hard-surface course. Every finisher gets a unique medal and refreshment..

Run a scenic 10km loop through the bluebell-filled Yarrow Valley. The woodland and riverside trail includes picturesque river crossings. Finish at the Flaming Grill Pub to collect your medal and celebrate.

Choose between a 10k or 15k trail run through the tracks and fields around Scorton village. The route climbs to Nicky Nook for panoramic views across Lancashire. Both fully marked courses start from Gubberford Lane.

The Chopwell Gambit is a unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where strategy is everything. Runners choose their own start time, with the last to begin declared the winner. This inaugural event tests nerve and pacing against a fixed noo..

The Lap is a 72km ultra marathon around Lake Windermere. With 24 hours to complete the fully marked trail, it offers six support stations and is open to runners and walkers.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Explore the trails of Constable Burton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales with a 5km or 10km race. The course winds through pasture, woodland, and includes a fun stream crossing. Trail shoes are recommended for the potentially muddy paths.

The Holcombe 10 will take place in Ramsbottom on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 10 miles.

Explore Yorkshire's trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 50-mile ultra, on routes linking famous paths like the Pennine Way. Every finisher gets a medal and a meal back at the h..

The classic Sedbergh Fell Race ascends Winder, offering a short but steep 3.5 km course with 340 meters of climb. It is a BOFRA championship event with dedicated junior races. The race starts from The Showfield in Sedbergh.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

The Charlesworth Chase is a 5.2-mile fell race starting from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick. The out-and-back course ascends 1200 ft to the Simons Seat trig point. Entry includes a drink to be enjoyed at the finish line.

This recce day covers the challenging first 12-mile section of the Lakes in A Day route from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. Led by experienced NAV4 guides, it includes route advice and covers terrain like Blencathra and Hallsfell Ridge. Group size..

This 50-mile ultra journey starts in Sedgwick, Kendal, and finishes near Preston, tracing the historic Lancaster Canal. The scenic route offers views of Morecambe Bay and passes through several picturesque towns. Participants can run solo o..

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.