Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2026-2027

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km fell race around the higher Northern Fells with 2200 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and compulsory navigation and safety kit. The loop starts and finishes on the village green in Hesket Newmarket and includes river crossings.

A roughly 17 km out and back fell race across Upper Teesdale with about 560 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Holwick. The route is unmarked and suited to runners with fell experience and navigation skills.

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

A roughly 47 mile fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway bag drop. Mandatory kit, in person registration the evening before, wooden finisher medal for fi..

An annual off road event with a full 26.2 mile marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon across moorland, trails and woods, with feed stations, hot food at the finish and pairs entry in the marathon.

Bradley Fell Race on 13 September 2026 in Bradley Village near Skipton is a 3.50-mile fell race with about 800 feet of climb. It features youth categories and counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

A mountain fellrunning trial in Borrowdale, Keswick on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetted entries, fees and some equipment hire included.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three-race Autumn series in September 2026, open to ages 11 and over with prizes in each race.

A trail ultra across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a **70 km** route and optional 30 km extension to 100 km, supported by Ranger Safety Team, on-course aid, GPX files and indoor resting at HQ; entries limited and a compulsory kit list appl..

A 50 km trail ultra around Pen Y Ghent starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, using limestone trails and the Cam Road. The event includes on course support, navigation files, hot food at HQ and finishers eco coaster medals.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A Lake District trail running event at Grasmere offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across fells and tarns, with outposts on longer routes, mandatory kit requirements and a £1 donation per entry to Fix the Fells.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite on 19 September 2026, visiting Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How. Forest sections are marked and proceeds support Thornthwaite Church restoration.

A half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal with a maze finish, chip timing and aid stations. Entry includes maze access; the event offers parking, medical support, bag drop, free photography and family entertainment.

Trail runs through Raby Castle parkland with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, mixed surfaces and chances to see deer. Live chip timing, finish medals, a T shirt option and free on site parking are provided.