Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2026-2027

A long Lake District fell race of about 59 km and 3050 m ascent, running from and back to Great Langdale via Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston. Entry is by pre entry in pairs, with team options and event insurance.

Enjoy scenic 5 km and 10 km trail runs around Derwent Reservoir, across firm trails, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and finisher medal, merch and a postrun snack.

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

A 6 km multi terrain hill race in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 with a junior programme, chip timing, summit prizes and medals for junior finishers.

A short Lake District fell race on 20 May 2026, the Latterbarrow Loop covers 4.8 km with about 250 m of ascent and passes Latter Barrow and Swarth Fell checkpoints. Entry on the day is available, entries are limited to 100.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A 6 mile out and back trail race at Rivington Tea Room in Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Tickets are listed at £11.60 with an admin fee and an extra charge for entries on the day.

Run the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham on scenic trails along the River Wear with stunning cathedral views. Choose distances from a 3 km minimum to ultras or take the multi day Time Challenge, earn themed medals and enjoy lap aid stations.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

A 32-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon in East Lancashire that links four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails, with map and GPX support, notable climb, and specific kit and navigation requirements.

WEEKEND 9 is a waymarked 25.5 km route in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded and unloaded categories with safety teams on course and concludes with a finisher patch and an end of race pint.

Traditional fell race covering about 11 km with roughly 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring self-navigation and passing three checkpoints under FRA rules. Pre-entry is required and junior races plus a village..

A chip-timed fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 offering a senior 6 mile race and a range of junior distances from 1 km to 6 km, with age grading per FRA rules and prizes for individual and team categories.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Race scenic but testing trails through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District on 24 May 2026, with panoramic lake and mountain views plus steep climbs and fast descents. Half marathon or 10K, medal, refreshments and canicross welcome.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Austwick Amble is a 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on 25 May 2026, featuring 365 m of ascent, junior races across several distances, and prizes including bonuses for new course records.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Join Low Fell Running Club at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026 for a scenic multi terrain race with a 5.5 mile senior route and 1.5 mile junior races. Expect chip timing, prizes and a friendly club atmosphere that suits all abilities.