Bentham
Trail Running Calendar near Bentham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bentham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 151 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 9.7 km fell race on Arnside Knott in the Lake District with 333 m of ascent, day-of entries, junior races for ages 6 to U18, and FRA permit insurance.
Category AS fell race on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen; 6 km with 305 m climb, held in memory of David Staff and raising funds for cardiac screening.
Trail races in Kendal on 21 November 2026 offering 10.6 km, 24.2 km and 48.4 km routes across town, fells and river trails with on-route outposts and full event services.
15km trail race at The Griffin's Head in Altham on 22 November 2026, listed by Accrington Road Runners; entry fee £9.20.
A self-navigated winter challenge of 24 miles from Bainbridge with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints and refreshments, limited to 130 places and currently on a waiting list.
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
December 2026
A 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registration.
Santa Dash in Rishton on 13 December 2026 offers a 10K and a 2K Reindeer Run to raise funds for UK Boston Terrier Rescue, with fancy dress and dog prizes.
Trail runs of 10 km and 20 km start from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with on and off road sections and navigation required for the 20 km route.
A 65 km winter trail ultra around the Kirkby Lonsdale skyline with 2000 m ascent, self-navigation and two staffed checkpoints offering hot food and drinks.
A short fell race at Orrest Head in Windermere on 20 Dec 2026: 1.6 km with 130 m climb, on-day entry by suggested £5 donation, minimum age 16.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
An 11.1 km trail run at Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026, running through Ribble Valley woodlands, rivers and historic bridges, organised by Stonyhurst Experience.
January 2027
Two-lap 5km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to runners aged 11 and over with 25 m elevation and a £6.50 entry fee.