Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

Fellrunner at Wasdale on Sat 11 Jul 2026 is a classic Lake District 34 km fell race with 2750 m of climbing, testing stamina across rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. Pre entry only and field limited to 250 runners.

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.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Race the Train is an iconic 11 mile point to point run from Bury to Rawtenstall that starts to the sound of a steam train whistle. A steam train follows the route and may catch runners while friends and family ride to cheer them on.

Take on the Chapelfell Top fell race in St John's Chapel, a spirited 7 km out and back to the 700 m summit with roughly 400 m of ascent. Expect rough unmarked terrain and basic navigation; advance or on the day entry available for runners 1..

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

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.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill only mountain race in Patterdale, 6 km with 850 m of ascent to Swirral Edge. Part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026, it comes with safety cover and a recycled seed bomb finisher medal.

Run the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale: 28 km, 2700m technical skyrunning across the Helvellyn Massif with knife edge ridges, scree descents and five scrambles. Preselection only for experienced mountain runners.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra in Patterdale on 18 July 2026, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across the Lake District ridgelines. Expect rugged trails, exposed edges and strong support with checkpoints and GPS trackin..

Experience 29 km and 2,050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells, with technical trails and dramatic ridge running on Striding and Swirral Edges. Earn ITRA and UTMB points and enjoy a warm post race soup.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Place Fell 15 on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale invites trail runners to a scenic 15 km route with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Expect semi technical trails, sweeping views, a mid course aid station and a friend..

Take on the scenic 26 km She Strides Metric Marathon in Hebden Bridge on 18 July 2026, tracing moorland trails past Stoodley Pike and finishing back in the lively town centre. Expect rugged singletrack, a supportive crew and a finisher meda..

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic yet testing loop across hills, fast stone paths, forest tracks and reclaimed open cast land. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and can relax in the event village with café and stalls.

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

Tackle a scenic 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale, including the ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Start and finish at Harmby Village Hall with checkpoints, meals and a 22 hour limit for an overnight challenge.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.