Trail Running calendar near Palnure 2026-2027

Trail races from Grizedale Visitor Centre in the Lake District on varied, undulating forest tracks. Options include a 13-mile half and a 26-mile marathon with an eastern loop toward Windermere, compulsory kit and timed cut offs apply.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft of ascent around the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Four checkpoints supply water and snacks and walkers are welcome with a 12 hour cut off.

Trail runs at Culzean Castle on 7 March 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon options across a 642 acre estate. Live chip timing is provided, canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027, run on marked, chip timed forest trails with views over Coniston Water. Runners may bring up to two dogs and a 12k option is also available.

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs returns in March 2027 with a new half marathon plus 10km and 5km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and provides medals, merchandise and post-race refreshments.

A fully marked single lap trail race of 20 kilometres around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria on 21 March 2027, featuring lakeshore, rocky and woodland trails with wet technical sections on the western shoreline.

A 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. It starts at St Bees on the west coast and finishes at Shap, open to entrants aged 18+ with an entry fee of £170.

A 300km self supported ultra race following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Entries open 1 June 2026; minimum age 18 and a total entry fee of £999 with a non refundable deposit.

Trail running in quieter parts of Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with two marked, chip timed routes. Dogs are allowed on suitable harnesses and GPX files are available.

Marked and marshalled trail runs of 10 km and 16 km from Hawkshead Recreation Ground offer Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Water stations are provided but participants should bring a reusable cup.

Trail running event in the Lake District on 10 April 2027 offering 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and Catbells. The race is TRA licensed with chip timing, GPX files and live tracking for ultra runners.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked forest courses and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Options of an 8K or 5K loop, chip timed, and allows two dogs per runner on mainly wide trails.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

Trail running in Staveley, Cumbria with fully marked, marshalled routes of 5k, 10k and a 21k half marathon across varied terrain, feed and water stations, an event village with music and food, and specific age and time limits for each race.

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

Ultra Scotland 50 & 100 Mile takes place on 5 June 2027 in Scotland as part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series. The event features supported 50 and 100 mile races with live online GPS tracking.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cutoff. The course crosses ridgelines and classic Lake District features with GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and ITRA UTMB ranking points.