Trail Running calendar near Thornthwaite 2026-2027

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

Experience a premier Lake District fell race covering 34 km and 2,750 m of ascent through iconic terrain like Scafell Pike and Great Gable. This traditional mountain event requires navigation skills and full safety kit.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Cross the North York Moors in this 40 mile point to point challenge from Osmotherley to Ravenscar. Follow the iconic unmarked route with a unique handicap start and multiple supported checkpoints.

Join an expert guided recce of the 11 mile Helvellyn to Ambleside section of Lakes in a Day. Gain valuable route knowledge and mountain safety skills in a small group limited to 12 participants.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire woods and river trails that inspired the scenery of Middle Earth. This 11.1 km course starts at the historic Stonyhurst College and follows the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Join the Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships for an exciting day of fell running in Whinlatter Forest Park. With distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5.6 km, this event caters to age groups from Under 10 to Seniors.

Experience a summer evening fell race to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7km out and back course features tough terrain and a quick descent for experienced runners with navigation skills.

Experience the 39th edition of this scenic multi terrain festival in Moffat. Featuring a 15 km main race with a spectacular downhill finish and various junior events there is a distance for every age group.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

Experience a vertical style race with 850m of ascent over 6km in the Lake District. This uphill only run takes you through the Red Tarn Basin to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

Experience an extreme 57 km mountain run in the Lake District featuring 3700 m of ascent. This technical course traverses iconic ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge for a true skyrunning experience.