Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027

A 29 km mountain sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. The fully marked course features five manned checkpoints, a supplied feed station, electronic timing and GPRS tracking.

A guided crossing of all Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 50 km and 4000 m ascent. Available as a 20 hour challenge or across two to three days, with qualified leaders, low guide ratios and on-route support.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A mountain fell race from Ingleton to the summit of Ingleborough and back, held during Ingleton's Gala day. The course is about 11 km with 600 m of climb; FRA rules and mandatory kit apply and the minimum age is 18.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale including Great Shunner Fell, to be completed in 22 hours. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 250 places, and electronic trackers are mandatory.

Inflatable 5K arrives in Knutsford, Cheshire on Saturday 18 July 2026 with giant inflatable obstacles, multiple lap distances and five music zones. The untimed event offers medals, water stations, a goodie bag and facilities for families an..

An overnight 12 hour running event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 Mile circuit. The clubhouse on course provides toilets, showers, food and bag drop and camping is available for an extra fee.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A Category BM fell race on 18 July 2026 around Calderbrook covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent. Race HQ is at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields and refreshments after the race.

A four-leg fell running relay in Eskdale for mixed club teams of eight with specified age categories. About 38 km total and significant ascent, unflagged courses, navigation by map and compass only.

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

A 12.3 mile clockwise horseshoe of the Kentmere Valley across Ill Bell High Street and Kentmere Pike with 3300 ft of climb. The race follows FRA rules with mandatory kit and strict checkpoint cut offs.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A remote trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, passing Bowes Castle, Blackton Reservoir and Goldsborough Carr. The exposed route includes boggy sections, tree roots and a stream crossing, and minimum kit is required.

The All Terrain Challenge will take place in Castletown from Sunday 19 July 2026 to Saturday 25 July 2026.

A community fundraising run from Chinley Community Centre that guides participants to six local defibrillators using a paper map and orienteering punchers; proceeds support replacement and maintenance of the devices.

A three day guided traverse of the Paddy Buckley Round in northern Snowdonia, covering 47 peaks over just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups return to Capel Curig each day and receive guided support and a vehicle.