Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2025-2026

On 21 March 2026 the Beater Clough Fell Race offers a challenging 10.9 km route in the South West Pennines with 610 m of steep, rough climbs and descents. Enter early or on the day and test your fell legs on this scenic, unrelenting course.

Pendulum 2026 is an 11 mile fell race in Langleeford on 22 March, tackling Hedgehope and Cheviot for stunning views. Timed event with rescue support, a halfway water stop and a finisher medal for a rewarding but tough day on the fells.

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch Half on Tuesday 24 March 2026 for an atmospheric evening trail around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. Half, 10 km and 5 km options, medals for finishers and post race water.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, running 28 March to 1 April. Runners tackle roughly 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three National Parks, mountains, moors and valleys for..

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, following Wainwrights iconic Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Shap. This two day challenge on 28 and 29 March 2026 winds through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

Take on the Fremington Frenzy, an 11 km hilly trail near Reeth in North Yorkshire on 28 March 2026. Tackle steep climbs and technical single track before a scenic riverside finish, then relax with hot drinks and cake.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

Tackle a rugged 20 mile route through the northern Dales with testing climbs, ridge running and technical descents. Limited to 200 runners, the event offers marked routes, stocked aid stations and post race drinks and cakes.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Run the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the North Pennines and Nine Standards, finishing below Richmond Castle. Expect rugged, self sufficient adventure through spectacular Dales scenery.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultramarathon following Wainwright's coast to coast route across the northern edge of the North York Moors with about 1,600 m of ascent. Remote trails, hearty aid stations and a dramatic finish at Robin H..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.