Trail Running calendar near Thirlmere 2026-2027

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.

A 100 km circuit of Leeds on the waymarked Leeds Country Way, mostly trail and passing villages and nature reserves. The event has nine supported checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and specified mandatory kit.

A 40 mile ultra from Glenbuck Loch to Riverside Stadium in Ayr on 12 Sep 2026, featuring water stations, 10 mile checkpoints with food and drop-bag support. Relay teams of 2 or 3 split the route into 17, 14 and 9 mile sections.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

An off-road full marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon held each September, both with substantial ascent, mandatory FRA kit and stocked feed stations; entries often sell out and chip timing is used with live updates.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A traditional Lake District mountain trial at Seathwaite Farm on 13 September 2026 with three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetting for experience, map and dibber hire, and a pairs option on the short course.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A ten mile mixed terrain race on 13 September 2026 along the final section of the Mull of Galloway Trail from Sandhead to Stranraer. Entry includes return bus, on course refreshments, a finish goody bag and an eco medal; a four hour cut off..

A trail 5km around Clowbridge Reservoir as part of a three race autumn series in September 2026, run over two anti clockwise laps. The course is open to ages 11 and over, mostly flat with about 25 m of ascent and prizes.

A Hawes-based trail ultra on limestone rights of way offering a 70 km loop with an optional +30 km extension to make 100 km, GPX and on-course refreshments provided, indoor HQ facilities, eco medals and age-category trophies.