Whinlatter Moon Runner
Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a night-time head torch trail race on Saturday 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria (Siskins Cafe location). The event distance is 10k and the minimum entry age is 14. Entry fees are listed as UKA member £23 and non-member £25. Entries include a race day memento, a packet of wildflower seeds, free downloadable event photos, and product freebies from listed nutrition sponsors. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers, plus category prizes. A GPX route file is available.
The route will be fully waymarked and the event takes place in the winter months. The organiser provides race photography downloads and a downloadable GPX file for the course.
Course and logistics
The course is described as very hilly and uses a mix of hard packed gravel tracks, single twisting dirt tracks, and occasional muddy bridleways, all within Whinlatter Forest. There will be a race headquarters with toilets, medical support on the course, and refreshments available from the café. Parking is available for approximately 200 cars and car sharing is encouraged.
Because the event is held in winter, temperatures can fall below freezing. Participants are advised by the organiser to bring warm clothing such as a hat, gloves, and a warm jacket. The event operates eco-friendly measures, including avoiding disposable plastic cups and not providing T shirts as a standard item. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.