Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

A tough BM fell race on the Chevin in Otley. The 14 km course features 650 meters of climbing on a challenging single loop. Registration and post race refreshments are at The Black Horse pub.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

The Beater Clough Fell Race is a challenging category AM fell run covering 10.9km with 610m of ascent. The flagged route features steep, rough terrain requiring full kit. It's for runners aged 18 and over, with team prizes and water at the..

Join a guided recce of the Ambleside to Cartmel section of the Lakes in A Day route. Learn from experienced NAV4 tutors alongside other participants on this 22-mile trail. Spaces are limited to 15.

The Pendulum is a demanding fell race over 11 miles in the Cheviot Hills. Participants must conquer both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, facing over 3,600 feet of ascent. This event includes a timed course, mandatory kit, and a finisher med..

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

This 25km fell race traverses the diverse landscapes of the upper Calder Valley. The route includes wooded valleys, moorland, and open countryside, requiring navigational skills. Pre-entry is mandatory, with strict kit requirements and time..

This recce allows Lakeland 100 runners to preview a 33-mile section from Buttermere to Dalemain. The £30 fee covers coach transport, medical support, and checkpoint refreshments for course familiarization.

An evening trail run offering a 5km, 10km, or half marathon around the Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The course is unmarked and head torches are required. It's held on a Tuesday night, starting from the Swinsty Moor Car Park.

A night run up Pendle Hill to raise funds for the local mountain rescue team. The 9.2 km route starts in Barley and goes over the hill into Ogden Clough. Head torches and full FRA kit are required for this marshalled event.

A 300 km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright's classic Coast to Coast route across northern England. Starting at St Bees and finishing in Robin Hood's Bay, the journey traverses three National Parks with around 6,500m of ascent.

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11km trail run through the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Fremington Edge and a scenic return along Arkle Beck. Tackle grassy trods, technical trails, and enjoy fully stocked aid stations with inclusive refreshments. The event finishes back..

The NAV4 Daffodil Run is a scenic 13-mile out-and-back journey from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. With flexible start times for walkers and runners, and options for shorter distances, it's a community-focused day. Everyone finishes back at..

Explore the northern Dales on this 20 km trail run, featuring testing ascents and scenic ridge paths. Fully stocked aid stations and a friendly atmosphere await, with refreshments for all finishers.

Navigate a 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors. This challenging event for runners and walkers supports the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Checkpoints offer drinks, with a hot meal at the finish.