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Lake District Running Festival

Grasmere, United Kingdom • 30-31 May 2026

Lake District Running Festival

The Lake District Running Festival takes place at Grasmere Showground on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026. It brings together the Grasmere Gallop trail races and the OMM Lite Trail Quest, featuring off-road running, fell running and orienteering events in the Grasmere area.

Distances and event types include:

  • 5.7 km trail run
  • 10 km trail run
  • 17 km trail run
  • Trail marathon
  • 10 km Nordic Walk
  • Teddy Dash for under 5s
  • Kids Fun Run around 2 km

The OMM Lite Trail Quest uses checkpoints spread around Grasmere. Competitors receive a map showing checkpoint locations and points. Navigation is by map and compass only; GPS is not permitted. The event offers solo and team entries for two or three people, and two course lengths with set time limits. Penalty points apply for exceeding the allowed time. Competitors can enter for one day or both days; there are no prizes for single day entries.

Day parking, camping and shower purchases are available for the event, and these options sold out the previous year. All entry fees are per person. Saturday finishers receive a bespoke wooden medal, marathon finishers receive a bespoke slate medal, and competitors who complete events on both days receive a Doublers slate medal. Free event photographs are provided for finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Grasmere

Race information

Registration
Marathon
Grasmere Gallop Marathon
17 km
Grasmere Gallop 17km
10 km
Grasmere Gallop 10km
6 km
Grasmere Gallop 5.7km
Kids Fun Run
Omm Lite Weekend (2 Days)
Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walk
Omm Lite Saturday Only
Omm Lite Sunday Only
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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