Trail Running calendar near Matterdale 2026-2027

Two circular off-road races around Kirkby Fleetham on 9 June 2026, with 5 km and 10 km courses that are mostly flat and fully waymarked. Entries run from 6 March to 7 June; fees are £10 and £15 and both races are open to ages 16 and above.

The Walsh Two Lads Fell Race will take place in Horwich on Thursday 11 June 2026.

The The Yomp - Sunset Stroll will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Friday 12 June 2026.

Trail races in Pooley Bridge on Saturday 13 June 2026 featuring a half marathon and a 10 km option. Live chip timing is used, finishers receive a medal and merchandise, and the event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

An out-and-back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail with three distances from half marathon to 32 miles. The route passes reservoir scenery, uses trackers, and requires mandatory kit and checkpoint visits.

A short fell race at Beckside Farm in Ulverston on 13 June 2026 featuring a climb to the top of Flan Fell and separate turning points for Under 14 and older categories.

An outdoor mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton on 13–14 June 2026 offering 10 miles, 10K, 6K and a 4K junior course with technical obstacles, a 100 meter slip and slide, and on-site facilities including water stations and parking.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk in Swaledale on 13 June 2026. The 24 mile course has a ten hour time limit, minimum age 14 and no dogs are allowed.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an 8 hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food stalls and talks. Minimum age 16; weekend and day ticket options with concessions for under 18s.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..

Join a challenging 5.3 km fell race in the South West Pennines from Whitworth Scout Hut on Wed 17 Jun 2026, with 360 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 and all finishers get a beer, with prizes for the first three men and first three ladies..