Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

A 10 km urban trail through central Carlisle on 06 May 2026 that passes Carlisle Cathedral, Millennium Bridge and Carlisle Castle. Entry is limited to 300 runners aged 15 and over with overall and age group prizes.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

An evening popup running event in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k races with on the evening registration, a jumble medal and a soft drink for all runners.

A midweek fell race around Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang on 7 May 2026. The BS course covers 5 miles (8 km) and 1000 ft of ascent; entry is limited to 140 and includes free soup and a roll for all runners.

A Wharfedale Harriers moorland race on Thursday 7 May 2026 covering about 7 miles and 1100 ft of ascent. Runners start at Barrier Car Park, touch the gate by Dick Hudsons Pub on the moor and return while choosing their own route.

A multi distance trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve featuring 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra options within a six hour limit. Entry fees vary by affiliation and two pounds per entry supports the reserve.

Pinhaw is an 8 km fell race on 8 May 2026 near Earby in the South/West Pennines, climbing about 213 m. Entry is available both in advance and on the day with modest fees.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete. The route has GPS support, five aid stations, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

Three circular challenge routes of 26.2, 23 and 18 miles around the Colne Valley near Marsden. Entries are by SIEntries with a 150 person limit and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

A multi-distance running event at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam on Saturday 9th May 2026, using a 5K loop on the canal towpath and through Haslam Park. Distances range from 5K to ultra, with a six hour limit for the ultra.

A self-navigated trail event around Delph, Saddleworth covering about 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course visits five trig points, has three manned checkpoints, and requires full kit and a minimum age of 18.

A trail event around Delph, Saddleworth visiting trig points over roughly 18–19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course requires self-navigation, mandatory full kit, manned checkpoints and post-race hot drinks.

A 14 mile AL-category fell race from Downham across seven of Pendle’s cloughs, with 4100 ft of ascent, mandatory FRA kit checks and checkpoint cut-offs on rough, trackless moorland.

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5 kilometre (3 mile) in person mud run at My Life Legacy in Standish, featuring wooded trails, a real swamp and obstacles like cargo nets, mud pits and streams; Early Bird and standard ticket prices are listed.

A senior fell race on 9 May 2026 at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, run under Fell Runners Association rules with a fully flagged route and marshals. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over and the entry fee is £2.