Ambleside
Trail Running Calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ambleside for 2026-2027! We've gathered 117 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
July 2027
A two day mountain marathon in the Lake District for teams of two, featuring navigational courses around 32 km with about 1700 m of ascent and pre-entry only.
Technical 57 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 3700 m ascent, an anti clockwise route over ridgelines and classic edges, fully marked and supported.
A 28 km, 2700 m skyrace on Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale that combines technical running, hands-on rock scrambles and a strict vetting process for entrants.
A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent on technical trails, fully marked course, checkpoints, timing and GPRS tracking.
A 37 km mixed-team fell relay in Eskdale, Lake District, with about 2500 m of ascent, pre-entry via SIEntries and FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.
A pair of Lake District ultra trail races: a circular 100 mile route with 6300m ascent and a 50 mile second half route with 3000m ascent on footpaths.
August 2027
Tackle a 10km obstacle race through mud and rivers at the historic Muncaster Castle in the Lake District featuring camping and a traditional ceilidh.
A mainly off road 13.6 mile trail through the Eden Valley starting and finishing in Morland, with two checkpoints, a five hour cutoff and an optional finisher tee.
A 6.5 km Lake District fell race with 808 m ascent, on day entry for £5, teams allowed and a UK Athletics permit.
A 44 kilometre single-lap trail race over Scafell Pike in Borrowdale, with unmarked mountain sections that require navigation and suitable mountain kit.
A 13 miles trail half marathon from Lingholm to Crow Park around Derwentwater with lakeside singletrack, marked route, a 4 hour limit, water station and finish prizes.
A fell race for junior and senior guides included in the traditional Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, with online and on-the-day registration options.
September 2027
A five-stage endurance race from Lakeside, Windermere to Scafell Pike summit and back, covering 112 km with 6,916 ft total ascent.
Circular trail marathon around Caldbeck covering about 26.4 miles and five Wainwright summits, aimed at experienced fell and trail runners and fell walkers.
July 2029
A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.