Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2026-2027

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tackle scenic Lake District trails at Lakeland Trails Hawkshead on 11 April 2026 with 10k and 16k options for runners and walkers. Enjoy panoramic fell views, a famous Coffin Trail climb and a lively finish village.

Explore the wild Howgills from Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 with 10 km, half marathon or full marathon options on scenic trails. Mandatory kit and minimum age 16 apply, and entries include a finisher medal, timing and photos.

A long Lakeland route of about 23 miles with 4400 ft of ascent starting and finishing at Ambleside Parish Centre. The route passes Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows; navigational skills and basic mountain kit are required.

Run along the River Wear with iconic Cathedral views at the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham. Pick any distance from 3 km to ultra in a seven hour time challenge, collect a dog themed medal and help local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Run the scenic Rivington 10m Trail Challenge on 12 April 2026, a chip timed 10 mile route through Rivington Village and Wheelton plantation. Popular and often sold out, the race offers bespoke finisher medals and prizes across age groups.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on the Ranger Ultras 137 km trail across the Pennine Bridleway from Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with dramatic scenery and a 50 hour cutoff. Limited to 20 places with checkpoint support, hot meals and multiday facilities.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, first of a three race spring series on consecutive Thursdays in April 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course has about 25 m of elevation and offers prizes with local fundraising.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series on 18 April 2026. The Burnsall start and finish offers marshalled country routes, post race food and a beer and prizes for age groups.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Tackle a scenic 12K trail challenge around Burnsall Village on the opening leg of the Due North series. Enjoy a fully waymarked riverside and countryside route with generous post race rewards and a lively village atmosphere at the finish.

A spring Lake District mountain run with a figure-of-eight route over Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. Main route is just over 40 miles, limited to 100 starters and a full bad-weather kit is required.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Two organised fell races from Newlands Activity Centre near Keswick offering 11.5-mile and 15.3-mile courses with significant ascent, online pre-entry, Sportident timing and post-race drinks; proceeds support local causes and the Motor Neur..

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.