Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, part of the Due North series. The route follows the opening section of the half marathon, is fully way marked, and includes on-course drinks and post-race food.

Tackle the scenic but rugged Blackstone Edge Fell Race, a 5.6 km test with 366 m of climb over Pennine Way and a Roman road to the trig point. Expect boggy tussocks and classic northern moorland underfoot.

A spring Lake District mountain run with a figure-of-eight route over Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. Main route is just over 40 miles, limited to 100 starters and a full bad-weather kit is required.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

A Category AM fell race on 18 April 2026 at Newlands Activity Centre covering 11.5 miles with 3609 ft of ascent. Pre-entry only with a 500 runner limit, minimum age 18, and post-race beer, tea and optional hot food available.

Tempting at Tempsey at Temple Newsam House on 19 April 2026 invites runners to scenic, undulating trails through parkland, gardens and woodland. Pick a distance from 6.7 miles to marathon, enjoy signposted routes and feed stations and bring..

Two circular trail races of about 7 and 16 miles around the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall. Marked courses use moorland, forest tracks and parts of the Cleveland Way, with feed stations, checkpoints and medical cover.

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

A 10 km trail race on 19 April 2026 through the Ainsdale Sand Dunes, the Red Squirrel 10 km follows wooded paths and ends with an ascent of the highest dune. Organised by Southport Strollers with Natural England, proceeds support Southport..

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.

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two lap, mostly flat course off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three race spring series on 16, 23 and 30 April with prizes and proceeds to local causes.

Run the Calderdale Way from Heptonstall across moorland, woodland and valleys with 30, 50 or 100 miles to choose from. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking, baggage drop and a finisher medal on this scenic off road ultra.

Beyond Newcastle invites trail and ultra runners to scenic riverside routes starting and finishing at Newcastle Quayside, with 25 km and 55 km options, waymarked course, feed stations and a finisher medal. Expect mixed surfaces, hills and c..

A historic 24 mile mountain fell race around Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in Horton-in-Ribblesdale on 25 April 2026. The event includes a six person relay, FRA entry rates and online entries open 26 October 2025.

A 30 mile point to point traverse across remote Yorkshire Dales fells from Redshaw to Threshfield with about 4,200 feet of ascent and 13 checkpoints. Organised by Keighley Scout Service Network, it requires map and compass skills and a stri..

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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.

Join the Urban Trail Series for marked trail races from Biddick Academy across spring to autumn, with distances from 5K to half marathon. Enter single races or buy a season ticket for savings, prizes and a presentation evening.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.