Buttermere Trail Race

Buttermere, United Kingdom • 22 Mar 2026

Buttermere Trail Race - 22 March 2026

The event takes place in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, with Race HQ at postcode CA13 9XA. The course distance is 20 kilometres, run as a single lap. Entry is limited to 200 places; 173 places remain. Minimum entry age is 17 years. The event is organised by Fellside Events Ltd. and is licensed by the Trail Running Association, permit pending, and held under UK Athletics rules.

Course, facilities and entry

The route is a circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. The profile is low-level and undulating with varied off-road terrain including lakeshore trails, hard-packed rocky sections, grassy tracks and woodland singletrack. The western shoreline of Crummock Water is generally wet and rough underfoot and is considered the more technical part of the course; the later sections use more hard-packed trails. The route will be fully marked so navigation experience is not required. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Facilities include water stations, toilets and a baggage store. There are no distance markers, no changing facilities and no showers. Entry fees are quoted as Affiliated £28.00 and Unaffiliated £30.00; these prices include race fees, card charges and administration. If the event does not sell out, entry on the day is listed as available for an additional £2.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
20 Kilometres
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Allithwaite 8 on 1 November 2025 is an 8 mile 13 km trail and fell race on the edge of the Lake District and Cartmel peninsula, promising scenic, varied terrain and a true off road feel. Entries are currently full with a waiting list.

Circle Ullswater on a scenic 20 miles lakeside route or push further on a 24 miles high level fell traverse in a friendly, non competitive event. Staffed checkpoints, clear waymarking and post event tea and cake make for a rewarding day out..

Dog friendly trail runs in Dodd Wood offering scenic climbs and views of the Coledale Fells, with 5K and 8K routes over varied forest trails and a steep final descent. Event is currently full.

Take on the scenic 10 mile Derwentwater Ten around the lake in Keswick, a challenging clockwise loop of undulating tarmac. Hosted by Keswick AC from Keswick School, this popular autumn race offers on site facilities and race day support.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race around the Lickle and Duddon valleys, starting and finishing outside the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills. Expect steep climbs across 8 km with sweeping views and a friendly pub finish.

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.