Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

An annual charity event in Kettlewell organised by the local mountain rescue team, offering three routes from 17 miles to a 4.5 mile family walk. Proceeds support the rescue service and refreshments are included with entry.

Two trail races at Honister Slate Mine on 27 June 2026 combine fell climbs with a 700 m underground tunnel section. Routes are flagged and marshaled, helmets and headtorches are required, and the event is open to those aged 16 and over.

An obstacle 5k at Herrington Country Park on 27 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target of £50 and separate adult and child entry fees.

A category 'AM' fell race near Mungrisdale covering 13K with 825m of ascent, serving as a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The classic route is enforced and competitors need solid navigation and mountain-craft skills.

Pretty Muddy is a 5k obstacle event at Victoria Park in Warrington on 28 June 2026, with muddy climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles on a flat mix of grass and tarmac. It requires participants to be 13 or older and carries a minimum fund..

A club-organised 7 mile trail race around Trawden, passing the foothills of Boulsworth and through Wycollar. The course is about 11.3 km with 450 ft of ascent and is held at Trawden Recreation Ground under UK Athletics rules; entry £10.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

The Tor Mile is a fell running event organised by Ramsbottom Running Club on Monday 29 June 2026 in Helmshore. It features a junior race and the Tor Mile Fell Race with registration at The Loom Cafe & Bar.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

A mountain fell race on 1 July 2026 from Ribblehead to the top of Whernside. The 10.5 km route climbs about 468 m, follows the old hikers route and the Three Peaks walkers path back to The Station Inn.

A traditional parish boundary run and walk around Patterdale with four route options from a 28 mile full boundary to a family downhill minibeat. Entry fees support Patterdale C of E Primary School and St Patrick's Church.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 16 kilometre (10 mile) loop near Muker following the second half of the DR30 route, ascending Swinner Gill and returning along the River Swale. Aid stations, GPX route and a hot finishers meal are provided.

A memorial fell race from Loweswater Village Hall across the Buttermere fells with long and short AL category courses. The tops are unflagged, full FRA kit is mandatory and navigation experience is required.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

A two-day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, held 4 to 5 July 2026 with seven courses and an overnight camp. Competitors must carry required camping and safety kit and be competent with map and compass.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

A low-key fell race at the Oakworth gala featuring a 9 km route with 250 m climb, stalls and children’s fun races. Entries cost £5 and the minimum age on race day is 18.