Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Experience a unique obstacle course in Newcastle featuring large inflatable structures. Participants can navigate the five kilometer route on a Saturday in August and receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

Experience a 19.5 km fell race in the heart of Cumbria featuring 1370 meters of elevation. Navigate from Hartsop through checkpoints at Rest Dodd and Nan Bield Pass in this technical mountain event.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

Join this popular canal towpath event in Kirkstall for a flat and fast lapped course. Choose from five distances and enjoy a post race BBQ and bespoke medal in a social atmosphere.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Run the Borders is a 109 km loop on the Borders Abbey Way passing four ruined abbeys and historic towns. Options include a 50K, the full 109 km and a four person relay on mixed tarmac, trails and riverbanks.

Experience a scenic 21 km trail race along the shores of Derwentwater and the Cumbrian fells. This marked hilly course starts at Lingholm and features a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Test your endurance on a 44 kilometer trail marathon over England's highest mountain. This self-navigated mountain race through the scenic Borrowdale valley offers a technical course for experienced trail runners.

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

Join this flexible summer evening race in Leeds along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Choose between 5k and 10k distances with on the day registration and post race refreshments including hot food and drinks.

Experience an epic trail race through the Yorkshire Dales starting from the historic town of Skipton with distances ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultramarathon.

Experience a 130 mile non stop journey along the historic Leeds & Liverpool Canal. This point to point adventure takes runners from the coast to the city with a generous 40 hour time limit.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.