Trail Running calendar near Loweswater 2025-2026

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

Take a flat, fast run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in Skipton with distances from 5K to ultra, great for PBs or relaxed runners. Celebrate at the finish with sweets, cake and a bespoke finisher's medal on a fully supported wa..

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 night section on a 16 mile recce from Ambleside to Coniston. Coach transport, medical cover and checkpoint refreshments are provided for confirmed 2026 entrants.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Stanbury Splash is a rugged 12 km fell race over Stanbury Moor and Ponden Clough with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it promises raw moorland scenery and winter fell fun.

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.

Test yourself on a scenic 13.7 mile hill run around Selkirk with about 800 m of ascent, run under Scottish Hill Racing rules. The event is popular and currently full, with a waiting list available.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Experience Rivington by head torch at the Petzl Night Runner, a close encounters night trail offering 10 km and half marathon options. Expect rough, boggy terrain, reflective course markers and a glow in the dark finisher medal.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Experience Kielder Forest by torchlight at the Lewis Burn Trail Run, a 10 km night trail with punchy climbs and flowing forest descents. Tackle the steep zig zags of Simons Tester before a thrilling run back to Bakethin car park.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

Run a 17 km moonlit trail through Kielder Forest, from lakeside tracks into hillier mountain bike trails with a scenic descent into Kielder village. Part of the Shadowlands series, the race offers prizes and series points.

Explore ancient ruins and formal gardens at Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site with 5 km, 10 km or half marathon trail options. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get bespoke medals and Wild Deer merch amid unforgettable scenery.