Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

Join the 100th Punk Panther Welcome Way, a scenic trail race around Otley on March 14, 2026, winding through moorland, reservoirs, canals and woodland. Distances from 13 to 50 miles offer a tough and beautiful challenge for trail runners.

Enjoy stunning Lakeland scenery while tackling the classic Causey Pike fell race, 4.5 miles with 543 m of climb over rough terrain. Pre entry via SiEntries is required, full FRA kit is mandatory and minimum age is 16.

Take on the Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race from Marsden Cricket Club: a scenic yet rugged 6.5 mile course across Pennine moorland with 260 m of ascent. Entries limited to 200, 18 or older only, with tea and cake after the finish.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a friendly, chip timed five mile off road challenge. Entry limited to 300 runners so grab your spot and enjoy a community atmosphere.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.

The Mount Karrin will take place in Sulby on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 9 miles.

Tackle the scenic 20 mile Link Challenge at Burrs Country Park, threading villages, woodlands and meadows. A supported trail run or hike with aid stations and proceeds benefiting Sunnywood youth services.

We Need To Talk About Chevin in Otley is a challenging 14 km fell race with about 650 m of ascent across forest trails and steep viewpoints. Tackle a scenic single lap that rewards grit with big views and true fell running fun.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle a fast but hilly 10 mile course over roads, tracks and moorland in memory of Dan Lee, with proceeds to Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Choose the extra challenge and race wearing a 35 lb pack in the TAB category.

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

Join the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash on 25 March 2026 in Barley for a challenging night trail across the South Pennines, marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers. Entry helps fund the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue charity.

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, running 28 March to 1 April. Runners tackle roughly 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three National Parks, mountains, moors and valleys for..

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, following Wainwrights iconic Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Shap. This two day challenge on 28 and 29 March 2026 winds through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater.