Buttermere Trail Race
Buttermere, United Kingdom • 22 Mar 2026
Event details
The Buttermere Trail Race takes place on 22 March 2026 in Buttermere Village, Cumbria. The race distance is 20 kilometres on a single lap. Minimum entry age is 17 years. The event has an entry limit of 200 places, with 146 remaining at the time of listing. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association - permit pending - and is held under UK Athletics rules. Race headquarters: Buttermere Village, CA13 9XA.
Course and facilities
The route is a circular course around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water with an undulating profile. Terrain includes lakeshore trails, hard-packed rocky trails, grassy tracks and woodland singletrack. The western shoreline of Crummock Water is generally wet and rough underfoot, while later sections use more hard-packed trails. The course is fully marked. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Facilities listed for the event include water stations, toilets and a baggage store. There are no distance markers, no changing facilities and no showers. Entry requires providing an emergency contact and agreeing to the organiser’s terms and conditions.
Entry fees
Affiliated entry: £28.00. Unaffiliated entry: £30.00. If the event does not sell out, entry on the day is available for an additional £2.00.
Organiser
Fellside Events Ltd, based in Carlisle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.