Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

Experience a scenic canicross event at Pennington Flash Country Park featuring forest trails and lakeside paths. This inclusive run offers short and long distances perfect for all abilities to enjoy with their canine partners.

Join this flexible lapped event at Burrs Country Park featuring trail and riverside paths. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon within seven hours while supporting The Sunnywood Project.

Experience a self navigated journey through the Yorkshire Dales starting from Grassington. Choose between 25km, 50km, or 100km distances featuring historic trails and iconic sights like Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike.

Take on a significant ultra distance challenge starting from Wadsworth. Choose between a 40 mile or 80 mile course featuring indoor checkpoints and hot food at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic run, jog, or walk through the Yorkshire countryside with distances ranging from 5k to a half marathon. Finishers are rewarded with a medal, hot food, and a drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A multi distance running festival in Knaresborough based on a 6.5 mile loop with laps to match each category. Feed stations are spaced about every 3 miles and finishers receive a medal and post race treats.

Experience the landscape of County Durham on a trail run through moorlands and woodland gorges featuring two distances and views of four scenic reservoirs.

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

Discover the beauty of Yorkshire on this trail run featuring distances from 13 to 56 miles. Traverse iconic locations like Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks with full tracker support and post race hot food.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Experience a 38 mile ultramarathon or team relay through the scenic landscape of Jedburgh. Enjoy a fully marked course with electronic timing, professional support stations, and a welcoming post race meal for all finishers.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.