Trail Running calendar near Palnure 2026-2027

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Bitts Park in Carlisle where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mainly flat course. Open to ages 13 and over and organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for research.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Multi-distance trail running in Ambleside with fully waymarked, marshalled routes, professional medical cover, GPS tracking on the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A long mountain fell race in Wasdale covering 34 km and about 2750 m of ascent, featuring high ground and multiple checkpoints including Scafell Pike and Great Gable. Full FRA kit is required and a provided tracker is mandatory for entrants..

Join the Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships for an exciting day of fell running in Whinlatter Forest Park. With distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5.6 km, this event caters to age groups from Under 10 to Seniors.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

An uphill only 6 km mountain race with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The route climbs via the Hole in the Wall and Swirral Edge to a summit trig point and is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

Run the Blades stages trail races across Whitelee Wind Farm over a weekend with 10K, half marathon, a 50K ultra and a junior mile. Routes use marked access roads with checkpoints, on site parking and an Event Village at Turbine 53.

Sea2Sky on 17 July 2026 in Newcastle, Co. Down features 5K and 10K routes that mix promenade, road, trail and open-mountain terrain, with chip timing, a finisher medal and post-race refreshments.

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent. Entry is by pre-selection and requires mountain running and rock climbing experience; the £130 fee includes tracking, a meal and a compostable medal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cut off, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Entry requires a minimum age of 19 and previous mountain experience is advised..

A technical mountain trail race in the Lake District covering 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag. The event includes marked route, manned checkpoints, live GPRS tracking and post race refreshments.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

Trail runs at Callendar House in Falkirk offer three distances, live chip timing and Canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, event merchandise and a snack and drink.

A four leg mixed team fell relay in Eskdale on 18 July 2026, testing navigation and endurance over unflagged mountain terrain. Teams of eight must be experienced fell runners; proceeds support St Bega’s Primary School.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.