Runner Retreats Lake District

The Blencathra Fell Race, organized by Eden Runners, is a challenging 13-kilometer mountain race with 825 meters of ascent, held in the Lake District starting from Mungrisdale. This evening event demands strong navigation skills and mountain-craft due to potentially difficult terrain and unpredictab..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with Kendal as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Wi..

The Ulverston Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association, takes place at Beckside Farm on Old Hall Road, Ulverston. The 2025 event features a new course starting adjacent to the farm, running alongside a beck before climbing to the top of Flan Fell. Younger runners (U14) turn..

Buttermere Sailbeck is a challenging fell race held in Buttermere Village, featuring a demanding course of just over 9 miles with more than 4000 feet of climbing. The route ascends Knott Rigg, traverses the ridgeline of Ard Crags, and includes a tough climb up Causey Pike before a scenic run across..

The Great Lakes Fell Race is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Stool End Farm, Great Langdale. With 2,130 meters of ascent, the course features a tough, varied route including a steep climb up The Band to Bowf..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..