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Grasmere Gallop

Name: Grasmere Gallop
Start: 2027-06-05
End: 2027-06-06
Location: Grasmere

Grasmere, United Kingdom • 5-6 Jun 2027

Grasmere Gallop

Grasmere Gallop is a set of waymarked trail races held at Grasmere Showground as part of the Lake District Running Festival on Saturday 5 June 2027. The event takes place on off-road trails around the Grasmere area.

Distances offered include:

5.7 km - family-friendly; under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
10 km - trail race; a 10 km Nordic Walk option is available.
17 km - longer trail distance on local paths and trails.
Marathon - full marathon option.

All festival races have free photography and finish line cake. There is an option to purchase race medals and T-shirts. Full competitor notes will be provided closer to the event.

Entries are paid per person and must be completed in advance; there are no entries on the day for these races. Separate children’s events are held on the same day: a Teddy Dash for under 5s and a 1 km Kids Fun Run for ages 5 to 12, both with on-the-day registration available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Grasmere

Race information

Website Registration

Marathon

Grasmere Gallop Marathon

17 km

Grasmere Gallop 17km

10 km

Grasmere Gallop 10km

10 km

Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walk

6 km

Grasmere Gallop 5.7km

Kids 1km Fun Run

Omm Lite Trail Quest Short Course (day 1: 5h / Day 2: 4h)

Grasmere 24hr Ultra

Kids Teddy Dash

Omm Lite Trail Quest Long Course (day 1: 7h / Day 2: 5h)

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

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