Trail Running calendar near Stonethwaite 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Tackle a brand new fell race on Wed 19 Aug 2026 in Bannerdale, Lake District, starting and finishing above the White Horse Inn at Threlkheld. The short yet fierce 6.3 km route climbs 882 m and entry is on the day only at the pub for £5, reg..

Join a summer pop up trail run in Bingley with 5k and 10k options for a relaxed evening race. All finishers receive a medal plus hot food, a drink and a sweetie bag for a tasty post race celebration.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Tackle the Hartsop Hop, a classic Lake District fell race from Hartsop covering 19.5 km with 1370 m of ascent. Expect rugged ridges, steep descents and spectacular Haweswater views; enter in advance or on the day while places remain.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Tackle 21 km of dramatic lakeshore and woodland trails around Derwentwater at the Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon in Keswick. Hilly terrain and sweeping views reward every step and finishers earn a bespoke medal.

Take on the Scafell Pike Trail Marathon around Keswick on 23 August 2026, a challenging 44 km single lap route over Scafell Pike and through Borrowdale. Expect rugged navigational mountain sections, stunning views and a bespoke medal.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Trail races from Skipton over Pennine and Dales routes with four distances from 13 to 50 miles, measured climb figures, checkpoint support and compulsory kit requirements. Entry requires minimum age 18 and the field is limited to 200 runner..

A 130 mile non stop canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds, open to runners aged 20 and over. Supported and limited unsupported entries are offered, with regular feed points and a 40 hour time limit.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

GNR & Time Turner Time Challenge in Durham invites runners to choose any distance or tackle a seven hour time challenge on a scenic River Wear loop with views of Durham Cathedral. Finish 3 km for a medal and collect pins for longer distance..

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.