Pooley Bridge Trail Runs

Pooley Bridge, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026

Event

The Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs take place in Pooley Bridge in the Lake District on 13 June 2026. The event base is Waterside Campsite / Waterside House, at the northern tip of Ullswater. Route maps are published in advance and the final routes will be emailed to entrants a few days before the event.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon - 13.1 miles (21.1 km)
  • 10 km - 6.2 miles (10 km)

Live Chip Timing will be used, provided by Timing Up North. The event is Cani-Cross friendly; participants may run with one well controlled dog that must wear an appropriate harness and remain on a lead. All finishers receive a bespoke finisher’s medal, Wild Deer merchandise, and a snack. A custom event t-shirt is available as an optional extra for £12. On-site parking is available for £5; further parking details are provided in the pre-race information pack. Registration opens 01/08/2025 and closes 10/06/2026. Age limits stated: 10 km open to entrants aged 15 and over on 13/06/2026, half marathon open to entrants aged 17 and over on 13/06/2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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