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Trail Running Calendar near Bowness-on-Windermere 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bowness-on-Windermere for 2026-2027! We've gathered 120 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.
A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint support.
Trail runs from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale offering 10 km and 20 km routes, a start pastry and coffee, GPX routes, merch and a finishers beer.
A 65 km winter loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with 2,000 m ascent, two checkpoints and mandatory navigation and kit requirements.
A Lake District fell race in Ambleside covering 4 km with 405 m ascent, pre-entry required and FRA permit with full kit expected.
January 2027
A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.
Annual Lakeland LDWA challenge event returning for its 45th edition on 31 January 2027. Entries open 1 October for members and 1 December for non members.
February 2027
Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
Trail event at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027 offering a 10 km route with 380 m ascent or a 5 km with 200 m; two dogs allowed and chip timed.
March 2027
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra around Morland in the Eden Valley, with mixed off road terrain, 3000 ft of ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.
A community out and back run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with options of 6, 10 or 13 miles and post event refreshments.
A new half marathon in Grizedale Forest on wide trails and single track, chip timed with GPX files and an option to run with up to two dogs.
Trail running at Leighton Hall near Arnside and Silverdale with marked 10 km and half marathon routes, water stations, an event village, and on-site medical support.
A Lake District fell race from Muncaster Castle, about 15 km with 620 m climb; navigational, rough terrain, entry on the day only with a £5 cash fee.
Scenic Lake District trail races in Grasmere with a new half marathon plus 10 km and 5 km options; canicross friendly and live chip timing.
A 70KM Lake District traverse from St Bees to Patterdale along Wainwright's Coast to Coast with checkpoints, live tracking and an 18 hour cut off.
A non stop multi day 300 km coast to coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay across three national parks on 20 March 2027.
A 100KM point to point ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, with checkpoints and a 30 hour cut off.