Trail Running calendar near Patterdale 2026-2027

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

A low-key fell race held during the Oakworth gala with stalls and entertainment. The 9 km course includes steep climbs and tricky descents, is organised by Keighley & Craven AC, and carries a minimum age of 18.

MacTuffX Sunderland on 4 July 2026 is a functional fitness race at Silksworth with solo, doubles and relay entries across two distance formats, ten exercise stations, published entry fees and an available LITE weight division.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park is a 5 km obstacle course across grass, paths and woodland with climbing, crawling and muddy slides. Participants must be 13 or older; facilities include toilets, refreshments and event parking.

On a Plod MCR on 4 July at Steel Foundry CrossFit in Salford Quays is an inclusive backyard ultra on a 3 km loop. Participants may start anytime within a five hour window and run as many laps as they choose with live tracking and awards.

A short fell race at the Lothersdale Show on 4 July 2026, covering 2.4 km with 122 m ascent on a new course that avoids the village road. On-the-day entry is available for £2 plus a small showfield charge.

Looped trail event in Masham on 5 July 2026 offering 3 hour and 6 hour options where runners complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Trail and road terrain, feed stations, marshals, a bespoke medal and post race treats.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A 5 km obstacle course at Bitts Park, Carlisle, where participants climb, crawl and slide through mostly flat paths and a short woodland section to raise funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and the event is for ages 13 a..

A short fell race to Stoodley Pike in Todmorden covering 5 km with 213 m of ascent. Part of Todmorden Harriers Summer Series, entry on the night is £5 and proceeds support local causes.

A five mile country route around Carnforth on field paths, trails and a canal towpath. Entry is on the night only with a £10 fee and all profits support the Kent Estuary Youth Project.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park in Otley with each leg about 4.8 km and 170 m of climb. Teams of three compete across age and gender categories; pre-entry and entry on the day are available for a £12 team fee.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.