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Grasmere Wild Trail Runs

Name: Grasmere Wild Trail Runs
Start: 2027-03-20
End: 2027-03-20
Location: Grasmere

Grasmere, United Kingdom • 20 Mar 2027

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs 2027

The annual Grasmere trail event returns to the Lake District in March 2027. Trail races take place on Saturday 20 March and Sprint and Standard Duathlons are scheduled for Sunday 21 March. The event base is The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SL.

Distances

Half Marathon new route via Grasmere Village, Rydal Water, Loughrigg to Ambleside Park
10km route includes Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water and Rydal Caves
5km scenic lap of Grasmere Water suitable for beginners

The half marathon route passes Rydal Caves and skirts Loughrigg Fell. Routes are available to view and download free of charge. The event is canicross friendly; one controlled dog per runner is allowed and dogs must be on a short lead at all times. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North.

All finishers receive an event medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a drink and a snack. An exclusive event T shirt is available to purchase for £12. Limited on-site parking is offered for £4; additional public parking may be needed if the ground is wet or the car park is full. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Grasmere

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

10 km

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun May 9-10

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise

Ambleside

47 mi

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete. The route has GPS support, five aid stations, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Saturday May 9

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header

Keswick

5 km

8 km

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

Saturday May 9

Fairfield Horseshoe

Ambleside

15 km

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

Saturday May 9

Howgills Senior Fell Race

Sedbergh

A senior fell race on 9 May 2026 at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, run under Fell Runners Association rules with a fully flagged route and marshals. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over and the entry fee is £2.