Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

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.

This 20 km trail race circles the scenic lakes Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. The undulating course features a mix of lakeshore paths, rocky trails, and woodland tracks. It is a fully marked route suitable for various experience..

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.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

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..

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

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.

A classic, medium-distance fell race in the Weardale hills, featuring a challenging 11 km loop with 380m of ascent. The route offers navigational choices and requires full FRA kit, with an entry cap of 50 runners. A pure test of fell runnin..

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following the famed Coast to Coast path, it emphasizes self-sufficiency on a journey over the Nine Standards and through Swaledale. A..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra marathon following the classic coast to coast trail across the North York Moors. With a focus on self-sufficiency, runners navigate from Ingleby Cross to the iconic finish at Robin Hood's Bay. The..