Whinlatter Moon Runner

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a night-time 10k head-torch trail race on 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick (Siskins Cafe, CA12 5TW). The event is a winter-month head-torch race on a fully waymarked route. The minimum entry age is 14. Entry fees are listed as UKA member £23.00 and non-member £25.00. The organiser is Greener Miles Running.

Course, facilities and entries

The course is very hilly and uses a mixture of hard-packed gravel tracks, single twisting dirt tracks and occasional muddy bridleway within the forest. The race is held at night and may include frost and cold conditions; participants are advised to bring warm clothing. There will be a race HQ with toilets and parking for about 200 cars; car sharing is encouraged. Medical support will be available on the course. Refreshments and water or snacks are available from the café or at the start/finish area.

Entries include a race-day memento, a packet of wildflower seeds, free downloadable event photos, and prizes for the top three male and top three female finishers plus category prizes. Sponsors provide additional freebies. The organiser does not use disposable plastic cups and does not offer event T-shirts as standard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Head Torch Trail Race
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