Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

Experience a 40 mile mountain run through the Lakeland ridges including the summits of Helvellyn and High Street. This technical figure of eight course starts in Askham and features over 2500 meters of ascent.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

Experience the challenging fell terrain of the Lake District with two scenic mountain races starting from the Newlands Valley. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race refreshments and support local charitable causes.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

Enjoy a unique relay event in the Lake District featuring a free train ride to the start line. Teams of juniors and seniors are randomly selected on the day for a short and scenic course through Lakeside.

Trail runs at Temple Newsam across open country, garden and woodland with four distances, feed stations every three miles and GPX routes. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and finishes include a bespoke medal.

Experience circular trail races through the North York Moors National Park with 7 and 16 mile options. Enjoy a marked course featuring moorland views, forest tracks, and landmarks like the Cleveland Way.

An 11 km fell race in the Lake District held at Dean Barwick Primary School on Sun 19 Apr 2026. Entry is on the day with a flagged route, UK Athletics insurance in place and refreshments available.

Run a scenic 10K trail through the Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. The wooded course includes a climb up the highest dune peak before the finish. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local charities.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Experience a scenic 8 mile trail race in Northumberland featuring an ascent of Yeavering Bell Hill and a finish at the Ad Gefrin Distillery. This fully marked course offers great views and fast runnable sections.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Join this fast and flat trail race featuring two laps around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Part of a three race spring series, this event offers a smooth course with minimal elevation for runners aged 11 and over.

Traverse scenic moorlands and historic trails on a 50 or 30 mile off road journey through Calderdale. This traditional route features woodland paths, canal sections, and rewarding climbs with a atmospheric finish in Heptonstall.

Beyond Newcastle offers two supported trail distances starting at Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside, following river and woodland routes around the Tyne and Derwent. The event includes feed stations, live chip-timing and a finisher medal.

Experience the historic Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales, a prestigious fell running event featuring extreme mountain terrain. Choose between the legendary main marathon, a three leg team relay, or dedicated junior races.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile point-to-point ultra across the remote Yorkshire Dales, with over 4,200 feet of ascent. It features 13 checkpoints with full support and requires strong navigation skills. This challenging event is organized a..

Run through an active military station and view historic rocket launch platforms at RAF Spadeadam. This unique trail event offers 11 km and 14 mile courses with views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws across Durham and nearby locations. Distances range from 5K to half marathon, with individual race prizes and a season ticket that includes a presentation evening.