Trail Running calendar near Thirlmere 2026-2027

The Gelt Gladiator will take place in Lanercost on Saturday 13 June 2026.

A 170 mile, five leg trail ultra around Kielder Castle on 13–14 June 2026, with solo, pair and quad entries. Four legs may be run in any order but the North leg must be last; all legs are tracked and supported.

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 single day mountain marathon on the traditional Yomp course around the Upper Eden Valley, roughly 26 miles in length. The way marked route includes food stations and GPS tracking and starts and finishes at Engine Shed Base Camp.

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.

Test your navigation skills on the North York Moors with 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon trail races starting from Chop Gate. This self-navigated event features significant elevation and rewards finishers with a medal.

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 community 5k in Kirkby Stephen on 14 Jun 2026 following a scenic route past Stenkrith waterfall and local viaducts. Entry is available on the day and proceeds go to the Northern Viaduct Trust.

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.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

The Langstrath Fell Race is a 7.5 km fell run with 430 m of climb, starting from a country inn in Stonethwaite. The route features a mix of free choice and a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI. Entry is on the day, with prizes for t..

Join a challenging 5.3 km fell race in the South West Pennines from Whitworth Scout Hut on Wed 17 Jun 2026, with 360 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 and all finishers get a beer, with prizes for the first three men and first three ladies..

Trail running and walking at Forcett Park on a two lap course through historic estate grounds, with 5 km and 10 km options, marked routes, finish food choices and an optional coaster medal.

An evening pop up Summer Series event at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve offering 5k and 10k routes. Entry can be paid online or on the day and all finishers receive a medal, food, a drink and a sweetie bag.

Join Ogden Midsummer Madness, a classic fell race around Ogden Water that packs 300 m of climbing into a brisk 5 km loop. Entry is on the day only, making this a lively local test of grit and speed.

Tackle Beamsley Beacon on 18 June 2026 in Addingham, York Dales, an 8.8 km fell race with 335 m of climb, steep ascents and rewarding views. Entry is on the day for £5 with registration at St Peter's Church, teams welcome, minimum age 16.

Two Roses Ultra near Hebden Bridge offers two separate 50 km routes through Lancashire or Yorkshire, or a combined 100 km figure of eight with 24 hours to complete; routes pass through towns, parks, woods and moorland.

Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the des..

A trail half marathon in the Yorkshire Dales with about 900 m of ascent and three steep climbs, partially way marked and offering drinks stations, a post race meal and event merchandise.