Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

Cragg Vale is a popular evening fell race organized by the Calder Valley Fell Runners, set in the picturesque village of Cragg Vale. The race covers a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an elevation gain of 800 feet (244 m). It emphasizes community involvement, offering refreshments and local beer fr..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend offers an exhilarating experience for trail running enthusiasts in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Participants will tackle the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, a 24-mile route featuring significant elevation gains, including the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside,..

The Tea & Trails Ultra 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Northern Lake District, taking place from June 27th to 29th. Organized by Ourea Events, it offers two mountain trail distances: approximately 30km and 50km, both featuring runnable terrain. The event fosters a vibrant community a..

The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge, organized by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, is an annual event held in Kettlewell Village in the Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose from three routes: a 17-mile three-peak challenge, a 13.5-mile two-peak route, or a 4.5-mile valley walk suitable..

The Punk Panther Ultra Unique is an exciting ultramarathon event set to take place around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Participants can design their own unique course, choosing distances between 28.5 to 50 miles, with a series of loops ranging from 1.5 to 11.5 miles. This inclusive eve..

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile running event set in the picturesque Lake District, featuring a demanding ascent of 10,000 feet. Participants will navigate a route filled with stunning summits, steep passes, and exhilarating descents, starting from the village of Grasmere. Th..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, also known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District. Organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, it commemorates Darren Holloway and features a demanding course over the quiet Buttermere fells. Participants can choose bet..

The Kirkby Gala Fell Race is an exciting running event scheduled for June 28, 2025, in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. This race features a new route that takes participants through scenic fields and up to the windmill, covering a distance of 3.45 miles (6.00 km) with a climb of 750 feet (240 meters). I..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, organized by Wild Deer Events, is set to take place in June 2025 at the scenic Chopwell Woods, a 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill. Participants can choose from three distances: 5, 10, or 15 miles, with routes designed for both runners and C..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging mountain trail event set in the stunning Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, taking place on June 28, 2025. Participants will traverse a scenic 37-mile route along a classic section of the Pennine Way, featuring breathtaking landscapes, including High Cup Nick and Crossfel..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon set in the scenic Lake District, starting and finishing in Caldbeck. This circular route features five Wainwright summits: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike, making it ideal for experienced fell and t..

The YHA – Baystones & Wansfell Race is an 11km running event taking place at the Windermere Youth Hostel in Great Britain. This race features a challenging loop that includes 500 meters of ascent over mixed terrain, making it an exciting opportunity for runners to set new records. Participants can e..

The Cross Fell Race is a challenging 24km fell race set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking place on June 29, 2025. This event, now in its fifth year, features a route that includes a climb of 680 meters to the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, and the source of th..

The Stoodley Pike Fell Race is a popular running event organized by Todmorden Harriers, taking place in the scenic Calderdale area. Established in the 1970s, this race features a challenging 5km course with a 213m ascent, making it a category 'BS' race. Participants are encouraged to prepare adequat..

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event set in the picturesque countryside of Carnforth. Participants will navigate a route that includes field paths, trails, and a canal towpath, providing a delightful experience for runners of all levels. The race is organized by local volunteers and..

The Whernside Fell Race is a new event scheduled for July 2, 2025, organized by Settle Harriers. It covers approximately 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 468 meters (1,535 feet), and is categorized as a BM (British Mountain) race. The race starts and finishes at The Station Inn in Ribbl..

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

Beyond the Lune is a trail running event featuring two courses of 15km and 25km, designed to highlight the scenic beauty of Kirkby Lonsdale. Participants will tackle local summits and enjoy a mix of on and off-road terrain. The event begins and ends at The Barn, home to Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery, wher..

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

Beat the Bounds is a traditional running event held in the Ullswater Valley, celebrating its 45th year in 2025. Participants can join locals to navigate the Patterdale Parish Boundary, with the full route spanning 28 miles and featuring significant elevation gain. The event includes various options,..