Trail Running calendar near Seathwaite 2026-2027

A relaxed 10 km evening stroll from Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen to Birket Fell, featuring a fell top tasting by the Berry, Grape and Grain and a fully marshalled, flagged route with guided warmup and local hosts.

A Lake District trail race in Pooley Bridge on 13 June 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes, live chip timing, on site parking and finishers' medals. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

An out-and-back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail with three distances from half marathon to 32 miles. The route passes reservoir scenery, uses trackers, and requires mandatory kit and checkpoint visits.

A short fell race from Beckside Farm near Ulverston that climbs to the top of Flan Fell. The route is about 1.85 miles with 540 feet of climb and includes youth and senior age categories.

Test your endurance at the Manchester Backyard Ultra where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course at Giants Seat Scout Camp challenges runners to go beyond their limits.

An outdoor mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton on 13–14 June 2026 offering 10 miles, 10K, 6K and a 4K junior course with technical obstacles, a 100 meter slip and slide, and on-site facilities including water stations and parking.

A timed, multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park using a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Runners can cover one lap up to an ultra within a seven hour limit and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk in Swaledale on 13 June 2026. The 24 mile course has a ten hour time limit, minimum age 14 and no dogs are allowed.

A **20 km** fell event near Kirkby Stephen with 730 m of ascent, passing High Pike and the Nine Standards. The mass start welcomes walkers and runners, and the course is waymarked with checkpoints.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an 8 hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food stalls and talks. Minimum age 16; weekend and day ticket options with concessions for under 18s.

A 5K colour run in Silsden, West Yorkshire raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The undulating three lap, cross country route features seven paint stations, obstacles, a paint bag for each entrant and a finishers medal.

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with a series of ten interval rounds. Choose between 400m or 800m distances in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique athletic experience.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

A midweek AM category fell race of 13 km with 914 m ascent across Howgills terrain, mandatory FRA kit and checkpoint cutoffs, supporting local community and mountain rescue.

Experience an 8 km trail race at Wirral Country Park as part of a summer competition series. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and series awards.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..