Grasmere Wild Trail Runs

Grasmere, United Kingdom • 20 Mar 2027

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs 2027

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs returns to the Lake District in March 2027 with trail races on Saturday 20 March and duathlons on Sunday 21 March. The event base is the Showfield at Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SJ.

Race options include:

  • Half Marathon (new route includes Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water, Rydal Caves, Loughrigg Fell)
  • 10km (route includes Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water)
  • 5km (scenic lap of Grasmere Water suitable for beginners)

The half marathon route passes Rydal Caves and skirts Loughrigg Fell before reaching Ambleside Park and returning to Rydal Water. The 10km and 5km routes also use sections around Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. Routes are available to view and download.

The event is canicross friendly. One controlled dog per runner is allowed and dogs must be on a short lead at all times. There will be a separate start for canicross runners.

Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up North. Limited on-site parking is available for a fee of £4 and organisers note that some competitors may need to use nearby public parking if the ground is wet or the car park becomes full. All finishers receive an event medal, Wild Deer merchandise, and a drink and snack. An exclusive event T shirt is available to purchase for £12. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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.

A 10 km adventure run with obstacles across roads, fields and canal paths near the Lake District, held during Holme's Festival of Sport weekend. Shorter 5 km options and a Mini Howler fun run are also part of the event.

A series of waymarked, marshalled Lake District trail races from 14k to 100k based in Ambleside, with compulsory kit for ultras, GPX files for ultra distances, on-course feed stations and ITRA points for the 55k and 100k.

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