Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A 100 km coastal trail from near Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory, passing historic sites and seaside towns. The waymarked, supported point to point course includes five feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off..

A mountain fell race around Pen y Ghent on 6 June 2026, covering 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent. The event follows marked paths and the Pennine Way, is run under FRA rules, and requires full mandatory kit with a 350 runner limit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on 6 June 2026 around Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring over 2,000 feet of ascent and more than £800 in prizes. The event follows established footpaths and uses SPORTident timing.

Trail running around Coniston Water with 10k and 16k options, marked marshalled courses, event village with music and local food, and on-course medics; water stations provided and reusable cups requested.

Trail running at The Green Man at Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 offering 15K and 10K routes with chip timing, marked course, aid stations, medical cover and finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park, Preston, featuring a single lap route across paths and grass with riverside views. Waves start every 15 minutes and the event includes obstacles to climb, crawl and slide.

A fell race in the York. Dales on Sat 6 Jun 2026 at Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick. The course is 8.8 km with 550 m climb, allows day entry (£7), teams of three, and carries an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell on 7 June 2026, featuring a short steep climb to a skyline cairn followed by a fast descent with a brief scree section. Parking and registration are on the cricket field.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Trail races around Coniston Water and Tarn Hows offering Marathon, Half Marathon and a scenic 10K. Marked, marshalled courses with feed stations, event village amenities and an age minimum of 18.

An 11 kilometre multi terrain trail run around Kirkby Malzeard in Nidderdale AONB, featuring frequent way marking, marshals and five water crossings. The race is part of the village family fete and includes a handmade medal and finish refre..

The Edenfield Fell Race is a 10.2 km BM category event with 396m of climb, starting from the Edenfield Cricket Club. Entry is on the day only. Limited parking is available, so carpooling is encouraged.

MacTuffX Leeds on 7 June 2026 combines ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles and five-person relay formats, includes a LITE weight division, and publishes a detailed leaderboard by division and age group.

Tackle the Coppice fell race in Accrington on Tue 9 Jun 2026, a spirited 6.6 km course with 310 m of climb starting from the Whitakers Arms. Day entry only means it is ideal for last minute plans and teams are welcome.

Two off road races of 5km and 10km thread through fields, farms and woodland around Kirkby Fleetham and finish at the village hall. Routes are waymarked and mostly flat, open to participants aged 16 and above.

Take on the Mike Mallen Memorial Round Latrigg, a classic 5 mile fell race from Fitz Park in Keswick with scenic trails and friendly marshals. Day entry available for ages 16 plus and all funds raised go to charity.

A Category B short fell race in Horwich around Two Lads, listed as 8.4 km (5 miles) with 274 m ascent; registration and presentation are at The Ale House and prizes include a £50 course-record cash award.

A volunteer-run mountain running and walking event in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria offering distances from 5k to an Ultra plus a mountain marathon, a festival-style Basecamp and fundraising for local charities.