Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

Experience an undulating 11 km trail run through the scenic Nidderdale AONB featuring five water crossings and moorland paths. Enjoy a village festival atmosphere complete with live music and a handmade pottery medal for all finishers.

The Edenfield Fell Race is a 10.2 km BM category event with 396m of climb, starting from the Edenfield Cricket Club. Entry is on the day only. Limited parking is available, so carpooling is encouraged.

MacTuffX Leeds is an interval based running event featuring solo and team formats. Participants alternate between repeated 400 meter or 800 meter segments in a high intensity environment designed for adults.

Tackle the Coppice fell race in Accrington on Tue 9 Jun 2026, a spirited 6.6 km course with 310 m of climb starting from the Whitakers Arms. Day entry only means it is ideal for last minute plans and teams are welcome.

Experience a scenic off-road running event through the fields and forests of Kirkby Fleetham. With distances of 5km and 10km, participants enjoy a flat waymarked course finishing at the village hall.

A fell race registered with the Fell Runners Association taking place on 11 June 2026 from The Ale House in Horwich with chip timing by Trail Blazing Events and online entry via Mad Bull Events.

Experience the open fells of Cumbria during this evening charity event in Kirkby Stephen. Part of a weekend mountain festival, the Sunset Stroll offers a scenic route over exposed terrain as the sun goes down.

Experience trail running in the Lake District with 10km and Half Marathon routes starting from Pooley Bridge. This cani cross friendly event features live chip timing and stunning views of Ullswater.

Experience an out and back trail race between Otley and Pateley Bridge. Choose from half marathon, 20 mile, or 32 mile distances along the scenic Six Dales Trail featuring local reservoirs and rolling hills.

The Ulverston Fell Race offers a challenging fell running experience on a new course for 2025, starting from Beckside Farm. Runners will tackle a 1.85-mile route with 540 feet of climb over Flan Fell. The event on 13th June 2026 caters to m..

Test your endurance at the Manchester Backyard Ultra where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course at Giants Seat Scout Camp challenges runners to go beyond their limits.

A timed, multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park using a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Runners can cover one lap up to an ultra within a seven hour limit and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

Test your endurance at Kielder Castle with a 170 mile trail challenge. Navigate five distinct legs solo or as a team and strategically choose your route to conquer the North Star.

Experience a historic 24 mile fell run or challenge walk through the scenic landscape of Swaledale. Participants navigate this 10 hour course starting from Reeth in an event held annually since 1979.

Experience the fells of the Upper Eden Valley with four distinct course distances ranging from 11 km to a 65 km ultra. Enjoy a professional mountain event featuring GPS tracking, basecamp camping, and routes through the scenic Northern Fell..

Experience a weekend of trail running in the Lake District featuring an 8 hour relay and a 22 km race through Grizedale Forest with camping and music.

Join a vibrant 5 km cross country color run in Silsden featuring seven paint stations and obstacles. This family friendly event supports Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and includes a finisher medal and post race entertainment.

Experience a scenic lapped trail race through South Yorkshire woodland and paths starting from a traditional village pub. Choose from four distances and enjoy a post race chip butty and bespoke medal.

Test your navigation skills on the North York Moors with 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon trail races starting from Chop Gate. This self-navigated event features significant elevation and rewards finishers with a medal.

Prepare for the Montane Lakeland 50 or 100 with a 26 mile recce from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. This organized training session includes coach transport, medical support, and course familiarization through Mardale Head and Kentmere.