Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2026-2027

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

A 17 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 31 January 2026, Race 5 of the Shadowlands Race Series. The course mixes Lakeside Way, long climbs and technical mountain bike trails with 369 m of elevation.

Hoofstones Fell Race in Todmorden covers 8 miles with 425 m of climb across the Pennines, testing navigation skills. Race HQ is the Staff of Life pub where post race refreshments and prizes await; entries accepted pre entry or on the day.

A new trail running event at Fountains Abbey on 1 February 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park, Water Garden and abbey grounds. Entries are sold out; the event is canicross friendly with live chip timing and a..

Challenge yourself on a classic Lake District fell race from Ambleside, tackling 14 km with 880 m of ascent and spectacular views. Entry is on the day for £2 and competitors must be 18 or over, with a strict cut off at Loughrigg summit.

Take on the Cod Beck Canter on Sun 1 Feb 2026 in the North York Moors: a 16.5 km moorland route with 573 m of climb from Ingleby Cross Village Hall. Entry on the day, minimum age 18, promises tough terrain and great views.

Trail running event at Grizedale Visitor Centre on 1 February 2026 offering Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on forest tracks with some road sections and scenic views toward Windermere and Coniston.

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering full 45 mile and alternative 30 mile routes for runners and walkers, waymarked with maps and GPX files and requiring winter kit and navigational ability.

A 10 mile night trail run across the Simonside Hills near Rothbury on Saturday 7 February 2026. The event uses hilly, forested trails; headtorches are required and all entrants receive an event buff.

Take on NAV4 LAW75, a two day 75 mile winter endurance route from Skipton to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way and Dales trails. With checkpoint support and dramatic winter scenery, it is a true adventure for experienced runners and walkers.

Take on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

Wadsworth Trog THE BEAST is a 31 km fell race around Hebden Bridge on Saturday 7 February 2026, featuring about 1,110 m of ascent and demanding navigational skill. Strict kit checks and no GPS navigation make this a true mountain test.

Join Dumfries Running Club for a community cross country at MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries on 7 Feb 2026, with races from U13 to Senior and Masters and medals for every finisher. Low entry fees make it perfect for families and newcomers.

Road races in the Lorton Valley starting and finishing in Cockermouth Town Centre. Offers a half marathon and a 10km with live chip-timing and finishers' medal, merchandise and a post-race snack.

Trail runs at Grizedale Forest on 8 February 2026 feature fully marked, chip timed courses on wide forest paths. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; two dogs per runner are permitted on a suitable harness.

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

Off-road event near Preston offering 10k and 11 mile routes across tracks and fields around Caldervale and the base of Beacon Fell country park. The 11 mile has a three hour cutoff and maps with three checkpoints are provided.

Tackle a challenging 2 mile fell race in scenic Barbondale, Lake District on Sun 8 Feb 2026, with 358 m of climb over flagged terrain. Part of the Helm Hill Winter League, pre entry or pay on the day; parking is very limited.

A night-time head torch trail race in Whinlatter Forest Park with a fully waymarked 10k on very hilly mixed terrain. Entries include a memento, downloadable photos, seed packet and prizes for top finishers.