Buttermere Trail Race
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Buttermere Trail Race 2027 - Buttermere Village, Cumbria
Held on Sunday 21 March 2027, this is a single-lap trail event based in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, with the route running around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water.
The course is a low-level undulating loop that passes lakeshore trails, hard-packed rocky sections, grassy tracks and woodland singletrack. The section along the western shoreline of Crummock Water is described as more technical with generally wet and rough underfoot conditions, while the later part of the route uses firmer, hard-packed trails. The route will be fully marked and requires no navigation experience.
Distance is 20 kilometres, one lap. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association with permit pending and is held under UK Athletics rules. The race has an entry limit of 200 places and listed available places at the time of publication. Minimum entry age is 17 years. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Race headquarters are in Buttermere Village, CA13 9XA. Facilities include water, toilets and baggage storage. There are no distance markers, no changing facilities and no showers. Entry fees include race fees, card charges and administration: affiliated entries and unaffiliated entries have different rates, and on-the-day entry may be available for an additional fee if the event has not sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
