Trail Running calendar near Rosthwaite 2025-2026

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

Run scenic moorland and bridleway trails at the Holcombe 10, starting from the Hare and Hounds and climbing to Peel Tower through Redisher Woods. Choose 10K or 10 mile routes and support The Sunnywood Project's youth programmes.

Experience a rugged Yorkshire Dales trail run from Skipton with routes through Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and the ascent to Pen y Ghent via Fountains Fell. Distances range from 13 to 50 miles with UTMB qualifying options, tough climbs and sc..

Take on Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon near Osmotherley on 17 May 2026 for a 13.2 mile trail test across forest tracks and ancient trods with sweeping North Yorkshire Moors views. Technical climbs, just 50 places and a bespoke finisher medal..

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a fla..

Take on the Panopticons Ultra on 23 May 2026, a 32 miles trail challenge through the South Pennines visiting four iconic art installations. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and stunning views between Blackburn and Trawden.

Tough 25 km fell race with 1500 m ascent in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026, offering load carrying and runner or walker categories. Finishers get a patch and a pub pint to toast your effort.

A classic Coniston fell race packing a punch in just a mile, climbing 900 feet on a steep ascent and scree descent. A BOFRA counter for juniors and seniors, it delivers a short sharp test with fine Lakeland views.

Race forest trails with steep climbs and fast descents at the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K, enjoying sweeping Lake District panoramas. Dog friendly entries and bespoke finisher medals make it a memorable day.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley for scenic, relaxed runs where you can run, jog or walk at your own pace. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink at the finish.

Explore Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest Team on 30 to 31 May 2026, racing solo or in teams to visit as many of 30 mapped checkpoints as you can before the time limit. Expect live tracking, bespoke maps, timing chips and a hot post race..

Discover scenic Yorkshire Dales footpaths with routes from a 10k to a challenging 23 mile course, all based in Settle. This community run and walk raises funds for local charities, welcomes dogs on leads and has a cafe.

Run the classic Grasmere Gallop, a waymarked 42 km trail marathon looping around Grasmere and nearby valleys with Lake District scenery. Finishers earn a Langdale slate medal and cake after a testing day on the fells.

Push for the summit at Stickle Grind 650, a fierce 2.4 km uphill trail with 650 m of ascent through classic Lake District scenery. Expect marked routes, checkpoints, live music and a summit finish at Harrison Stickle.

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.

Take on Ultra Scotland 100, a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the stunning Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Tackle remote Scottish hills, strict cut offs and earn a commemorative buckle for finishing.

Take on a 24 hour 50 mile traverse from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennine moors, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones and the historic village of Haworth. Expect rugged climbs, live tracking and hearty checkpoints to keep you moving.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..