Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.

A 300km self supported ultra race following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Entries open 1 June 2026; minimum age 18 and a total entry fee of £999 with a non refundable deposit.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

A 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, passing the Nine Standards and Swaledale. The event emphasizes adventure and self sufficiency and has a minimum age of 18.

Trail running in quieter parts of Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with two marked, chip timed routes. Dogs are allowed on suitable harnesses and GPX files are available.

Moors Traverse 2027 is an 80 km coast to coast ultra on 4 April following Wainwrights route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay. The event emphasises self sufficiency and crosses the northern edge of the North York Moors.

Trail runs at Bramham Park in April 2027 offer 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon across estate woodland. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and uses live chip timing for results.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.

Trail running in Hawkshead with marked 10 km and 16 km routes, scenic Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Courses are marshalled with water stations, event village facilities and category prizes for eligible starters.

The Lake District Running Festival will take place in Keswick on Saturday 10 April 2027. You can run between 23 and 53 kilometers.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

Beyond Newcastle runs from the Quayside in Newcastle offering fully supported 55 km and 25 km trail routes that follow the Tyne and Derwent rivers with marshals, feed stations and live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked forest courses and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Options of an 8K or 5K loop, chip timed, and allows two dogs per runner on mainly wide trails.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon from Malham through the Yorkshire Dales featuring 2593 m ascent, the Yorkshire Three Peaks and five staffed checkpoints; licensed by the TRA with 750 places and an 18 hour cut-off.

Trail races in Staveley, Cumbria across 5K, 10K and a half marathon feature marked, marshalled routes with varied terrain and panoramic fell views. A festival style event provides live music, food stalls, merchandise and on site photography..