Trail Running calendar near Thirlmere 2026-2027

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

This 5.2 mile fell race in North Yorkshire takes runners from Appletreewick to the summit of Simons Seat. The senior only event features a 1200 ft ascent and includes a drink at the finish line.

A 50 mile point to point ultra on 16 May 2026 from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town with chip timing, live tracking and seven mandatory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entrants must meet prior race criteria.

A trail event with 10K and 10 Mile options across Holcombe Moor in collaboration with the National Trust. Routes start at Hare & Hounds and pass Peel Tower, Redisher Woods and other moorland features.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 featuring an adult multi terrain race and a new junior race with age specific distances and medals. The adult race is chip timed and includes a timed summit section.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A six mile out and back trail race near Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Rooms and published entry fees include an administrative charge and a pay on the day supplement.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

Enjoy a flexible trail run along the River Wear with this 7 hour time challenge. Participants of all abilities can choose their own distance and earn a themed medal and distance pins in a supportive environment.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham with signed trail laps, finish medals after one lap, and distance pins for half marathon and above. Multiple lap-based distances are available.

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles (52 km) around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route follows varied off road trails with navigational sections and mandatory kit requirements.

An out-and-back fell challenge in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026 covering about 25 km with 1500 m of ascent. Options include load bearing, runner clean fatigue and walker unloaded categories, with mandatory kit checks and checkpoint suppo..

A traditional fell race over 7 miles with 400 metres of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and three mandatory checkpoints are required, the event follows FRA rules and a 2 hours 15 minutes time limit applies.