Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

A fully waymarked, supported 33 mile (53 km) mountain ultramarathon from Seascale to the summit of Scafell Pike with 5,000 ft of ascent. Part of the Sea to Summit trilogy, it includes pit stops, professional medical cover and mandatory kit..

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

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 series of trail 5 km events around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, run as two laps on a mostly flat course with about 25 m of elevation, open to participants aged 11 and over.

A fully signposted 47 miles (75K) ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six aid stations and a halfway bag drop. Competitors must register in person, carry mandatory kit and use the issued tracker for live monitoring.

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.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

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.

A military style obstacle course event in Gisburn, Ribble Valley Lancashire on 12 September 2026, offering 12 km and 6 km race options with multiple military grade obstacles, team entries and an Elite competitive race with prizes.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A long established off road event on 13 September 2026 with marathon and half marathon routes across moorland, trails and woods, live timing, multiple feed stations and event clothing and prizes.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A Lake District mountain trial on orienteering principles testing navigation, route choice and endurance near Seathwaite Farm. Three courses from about 15 km to 29 km with vetted entries, on course support and on site camping.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5k at Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The route is two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and is open to ages 11 and over.