Trail Running calendar near Patterdale 2025-2026

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Tackle the stunning Grasmere Gallop, a fully way marked 42 km trail loop around Grasmere with dramatic climbs, tarns and lakeside views. Finishers receive a Langdale slate medal and homemade cake at the line.

Join the Settle Saunter on 31 May 2026 for scenic walking and running routes around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales, from a 10k to a 23 mile challenge. A friendly community event supporting local charities with country views and a cafe.

Take on scenic Ullswater from Glenridding with 33.5, 21.5 or 10 mile trail options that showcase lakeside views and classic Cumbrian fells. Enjoy feed stations, electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal at Jenkins Field.

Take on the Hebden Bridge fell race on Tue 2 Jun 2026 in the South West Pennines, a flagged 10.4 km course with about 350 m of climb that rewards bold climbing and fast descents. Day entry and prizegiving at The Albert make for a friendly,..

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Join the Bingley Rock up n' Run Summer Evening Series on 04/06/2026 for a fun pop up 5k or 10k along the scenic canalside. Finishers enjoy a jumble medal, hot food, a beer or soft drink and a sweetie bag.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Tackle the Stickle Grind 650, a bold vertical mountain race up Harrison Stickle to Stickle Tarn near Ambleside. Enjoy steep trails, a short scramble, live music and a recycled wildflower seed medal for finishers.

Rab Scafell Sky Race 2026 Run 38 km with 2800 m of ascent on technical Lake District trails, taking you to the summit of England's highest peak. Expect demanding terrain, fully supplied aid stations, electronic timing and a finishers seed b..

Run the North Leeds Skyline around Otley with 50 km, 25 km or 16 km waymarked trail routes featuring scenic climbs, checkpoints and countryside views. Friendly race HQ at Station Top makes this a perfect day out for trail runners of all lev..

Challenge yourself at Ultra Scotland 50, a 56 mile trail ultra along the Southern Upland Way through forests, valleys and mountains of southern Scotland. With a 20 hour cut off, live GPS tracking and just 400 places, this is a scenic endura..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile ultra along the Southern Upland Way with about 4611 m of ascent between Dalry and Galashiels. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cut off and finisher buckles.

Tackle 21 km with 850 m ascent on a one day trail race through the fells of Great Langdale, starting and finishing at Stickle Barn. Expect rugged paths, sweeping views and a warm finish with live music and vegan soup.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge on 6 and 7 June 2026 with options from a 100 km loop to two day stages and shorter distances. Run through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and lakeside trails for epic views and rugged climbs.

Take part in the Samaritans Way Ultra on 6 June 2026 in Guisborough with 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay. Fully supported course with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans.

6 June 2026 Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24 hour 50 mile route across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six poetic stones by Simon Armitage. Expect moorland climbs, indoor checkpoints and live tracking.