Trail Running calendar near Pooley Bridge 2026-2027

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on lakeside and woodland paths. Entries are limited, there is a six hour time limit, and £2 from each entry supports the reserve.

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

A fully way marked 47 mile clockwise trail around Lake Windermere with a 24 hour limit. The low level route offers five feed stations, GPS support, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Canicross at Dodd Wood with scenic views across Bassenthwaite Lake. Two marked, chip timed routes of 5K and 8K are offered and most wide trails allow two dogs per runner.

Circular challenge routes of 26, 23 or 18 miles around the Colne Valley, starting and finishing at Marsden Parochial Hall. Entry via SiEntries; places are limited and the fee includes checkpoint refreshments and a finish meal.

A multi distance loop event at UCLAN Sports Arena on 9 May 2026, following the Lancaster canal and Haslam Park. Options range from a single 5K loop up to an ultra within a six hour limit, with onsite facilities and a bespoke medal.

A self-navigated trail run around Delph of about 18 to 19 miles with roughly 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points and using footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way. The unmarked course has three manned checkpoints and mandatory..

A point to point fell event from Castleshaw Centre visiting five trig points over roughly *31.5 km / 19.6 miles* with about 900 m ascent. The unmarked anticlockwise route includes three manned checkpoints and requires full FRA kit.

A 14 miles AL category fell race from Downham around Pendle with 1250 m ascent, nine checkpoints and route choice across seven cloughs. The event is FRA registered and requires full FRA mandatory kit at registration.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail marathon, half and 10k set on circular routes from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 10 May 2026; courses are untaped so competitors use downloadable maps and must carry mandatory safety kit.

Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4 with fully marked 8K and 5K routes around Seat How, chip timing and GPX files. Dogs are welcome with harness rules and some summit sections allow only one dog per runner.

A multi distance event in Avenham Park, Preston offering 10K, half, marathon and an ultra with looped laps, on hard paths by the River Ribble. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

A fell running event in the North York Moors on 10 May 2026 covering 18.2 km with 950 m of ascent. Entry is on the day for cash only and teams of three are allowed.

A one-lap 10K trail race in Yarrow Country Park on 10 May 2026, following woodland and riverside trails with River Yarrow crossings. Chip timing is used and every finisher receives a medal; prizes are awarded in multiple categories.

Trail run near Scorton, Preston offering 10k and 15k courses across tracks and fields up to Nicky Nook with views over Lancashire. Both routes are fully marked; the 10k has one checkpoint and the 15k has two.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Evening trail races at Constable Burton Hall on 14 May 2026 offering 5km run, 5km walk and a 10km run across pasture, tracks and woodland. The course is marked and includes water stations, parking and post race food options.