Trail Running calendar near Thornthwaite 2026-2027

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A short but steep fell race at the Kilnsey Show featuring a rope assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races on scree, and separate track sprints and mile events. Senior entry is limited and by pre entry only.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

Hades Hill is usually the final evening fell race of the season, a roughly 8 km / 5 miles route with about 360 m ascent over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. A 24 minute cut off applies to reach the top of Brown Wardle and FRA kit..

A **5 km** trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir, open to ages 11 and over. It is the first of a three-week Autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026 with entries via SiEntries and a £6.50 fee.

A 10 km trail race on 5 September 2026 around Malham Show Field, passing Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Weets Top, with on course drinks, a post race meal, merchandise, prizes and free car parking.

A five stage, 112 km endurance race around Windermere combining a lake swim, two road bike sections, a mountain summit run to Scafell Pike and a short trail run, with a reported total ascent of 6,916 ft.

Trail running through Kielder Forest from Kielder Castle, marking the forest centenary with distances from 5 km to 52 km. Camping is available and outposts provide snacks while runners are asked to use reusable cups.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

An eight hour loop challenge at Borders Forest Park on 05 Sep 2026 where runners complete 4.366 mile laps timed by an electronic wristband. The event lists mandatory kit, basecamp facilities, parking fees, and accommodation options.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick with marked, marshalled 5K, 10K and 15K routes, an event village with music and food, and specific age and time limit rules for each distance.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026 through Malhamdale, visiting Kirkby Malham and other local landmarks, with a nine hour completion limit and checkpoint controls.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A 26.4 mile circular fell marathon around Caldbeck that climbs five Wainwright summits, offers GPS tracking and two checkpoints, and allows runners and walkers to complete the course within a 12 hour cut off.

A short fell race in Burnsall on Sunday 6 September 2026 featuring a field climb, a steep heather ascent to a cairn and a summit return. The event counts for BOFRA championships and includes junior and senior age categories.

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 three-race autumn trail series featuring a 5k course around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley. The route is two laps of a trail path, open to ages 11 and over, with a published entry fee of £6.50.