Trail Running calendar near Patterdale 2026-2027

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell offering three route options from 17 miles to a 4.5 mile family walk, with proceeds supporting the local mountain rescue team. Water stations are provided and refreshments are included with entry.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition offers a scenic 10K that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coast with dunes, gravel trails and sea views. Finish the day festival style with live music, food, drinks and even llamas, no cut offs.

A 13K FRA Category AM fell race in the Lake District with 825 m ascent, using the enforced classic route and three checkpoints. Navigation skills, an OS map and the FRA mandatory kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Whernside Fell Race is a 10.5 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 468 m of ascent, starting and finishing at The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The event is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and online pre entry available.

A community event tracing the Patterdale parish boundary with four distance options from a 28‑mile boundary route to a family downhill Minibeat, tracker support and checkpoint provisions, raising funds for the local school and church.

A circular upland race from Muker to the Tan Hill Inn and back covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent, marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory kit checks; parking and GPX files are provided.

A roughly 15.5 km loop from Muker that climbs Swinner Gill and returns along the River Swale, on grassy paths and shooting tracks. Aid stations offer food options and post-race hot refreshments; runners must meet mandatory kit and be 16 or..

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.

Run from Honister Slate Mine through about 1 km of mine tunnels wearing a helmet and headtorch, then climb to Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. A short but fierce 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and spectacular Borrowdale scenery.

A supported mountain trail on 4 July 2026 that follows a classic Pennine Way section. The 37 mile route passes High Cup Nick, Crossfell and Greg's Hut, with event centre at Alston YHA and coach transport included in the entry fee.

A low-key fell race at the Oakworth gala on 4 July 2026, held at Oakworth Gala Field. The 9 km course rises about 250 m with steep climbs and tricky descents; entries cost £5 and are available in advance and on the day.

A 24 km fell race with 680 m of ascent around Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, starting and finishing in Garrigill. The event is run under FRA rules and raises funds for the local air ambulance.