Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event overview

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run takes place on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest. The event is organised by Green Space Events Ltd. Entries open Friday 25 July 2025 and close Friday 27 February 2026. The minimum age is 16. The entry fee is £19.00. The event is a night run and all participants must carry a head torch. Individual starts are used so dogs have space at the start. Two dogs are allowed per runner and runners may compete without dogs.

The event is chip timed and the course will be marked. GPX files are available for download.

Course and distances

The route uses the south-side, undulating course at Whinlatter Forest. The surface is a mix of forest roads and trails and is described as one of the less technical routes in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 10k with 380 m of ascent
  • 5k with 200 m of ascent

Race information

10 km
10k Route
5 km
5k Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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