Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 2 May 2027

Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs - May 2027

The Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs take place in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District National Park on Sunday 2 May 2027. The event offers two measured trail distances over forest paths and rugged terrain.

Distances

  • Half Marathon : 13.1 miles, notable elevation and forest climbs.
  • 10K : 6.2 miles on trail; climbs and descents.

The runs start on the north side of Whinlatter and finish on the south side. Routes pass through forest trails with firm surfaces, climbs, fast descents and sections where the underfoot is uneven. The area provides panoramic views across Keswick, Skiddaw, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake.

The event is Canicross friendly. One controlled dog per participant is allowed and dogs must remain on a lead at all times. Timing is provided by live chip timing from Timing Up North, with real-time results.

All finishers receive a bespoke finisher’s medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a beer or soft drink and a snack. A custom event T-shirt is available as an optional extra for £14. Subsidised parking is available on site and parking fees are paid after the event at Forestry England pay machines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Run
6 mi
10k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

The Turner Landscape Fell Race will take place in Coniston on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 17 kilometers.

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