Trail Running calendar near Patterdale 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race on 5 September 2026 around Malham Show Field, passing Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Weets Top, with on course drinks, a post race meal, merchandise, prizes and free car parking.

A charity trail running festival in the Colne Valley with 50 mile, 50km, 27km and 10km routes, waymarked moorland trails, stocked feed stations, mandatory kit for ultras, and an event village with family activities.

A five stage, 112 km endurance race around Windermere combining a lake swim, two road bike sections, a mountain summit run to Scafell Pike and a short trail run, with a reported total ascent of 6,916 ft.

Trail running through Kielder Forest from Kielder Castle, marking the forest centenary with distances from 5 km to 52 km. Camping is available and outposts provide snacks while runners are asked to use reusable cups.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

An eight hour loop challenge at Borders Forest Park on 05 Sep 2026 where runners complete 4.366 mile laps timed by an electronic wristband. The event lists mandatory kit, basecamp facilities, parking fees, and accommodation options.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick with marked, marshalled 5K, 10K and 15K routes, an event village with music and food, and specific age and time limit rules for each distance.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026 through Malhamdale, visiting Kirkby Malham and other local landmarks, with a nine hour completion limit and checkpoint controls.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A fell race of *8.9 km / 5.5 miles* with 274 m ascent near Hebden Bridge, held as part of Blackshaw Head Fete. Entry on the day is available for a fee; minimum age 18 and waterproof kit is mandatory.

A 26.4 mile fell marathon around five Wainwright summits, starting and finishing in Caldbeck, with GPS tracking, two checkpoints, water and snacks, a 12 hour cut-off, and options for walkers aged 18 and over.

A short fell race in Burnsall, Wharfedale, covering *1.50 miles / 2.40 km* with about 800 ft (240 m) of ascent, featuring a steep heather climb to a cairn and a direct descent. Categories range from Under 9 to Seniors.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A three-race autumn trail series featuring a 5k course around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley. The route is two laps of a trail path, open to ages 11 and over, with a published entry fee of £6.50.

A fully way-marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five aid stations and a 24 hour time limit. The 2026 event is now full and the minimum age is 16.

A roughly 100 km loop around Leeds using the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mostly rural and waymarked with the owl. The event provides a GPX route, checkpoint food and a finishers' medal, and requires specific navigation and safety kit.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.