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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.
May 2027
A fully signposted 47 mile ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations and mandatory kit checks. Clockwise May 8 to 9 2027 is sold out.
A 14.5 km fell race on 8 May 2027 from Rydal Hall, Ambleside, with 914 m ascent. Entrants need fell-racing experience and map-and-compass navigation; the route is only partly flagged and has five checkpoints.
Hybrid trail races at Cockshott Point, Bowness on Windermere with solo or pairs formats, 5 km and 10 km ruck runs, live chip timing and postrace merchandise.
A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.
Keswick Mountain Festival, 21 to 23 May 2027, features multi-sport races with on-loch water safety, published results and measures to reduce single-use cups.
A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.
Trail races around Ullswater with three distances from 10 to 33.5 miles, based at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.
June 2027
A 13 km fell race on Blencathra in the Lake District with 825 m ascent; entry on the day cash only, minimum age 18.
A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.
A multi-distance trail event in the southern Lake District with a 100 km loop, Kendal basecamp, covered rest stops, GPS tracking and on-course medical support.
Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.
A fully waymarked 42 km trail loop around Grasmere and nearby valleys with 1905 m ascent, on-course drinks and a mandatory kit list; entry includes tracker hire.
A map‑based navigation event in Grasmere on 5 to 6 June 2027 where individuals or teams collect points at checkpoints within set time limits.
Experience a technical 63 km skyrunning journey through the Lake District featuring 4400 m of ascent across single track trails and the highest summit in England.
Scenic trail races around Coniston Water including marathon, half marathon, Mini Marathon 10k and a new Stretch Trail 5k with an event village in Coniston.
A relaxed 10 km sunset stroll from Basecamp to Birket Fell in Kirkby Stephen, with a tasting stop and marshalled, guided support along the route.
A 65 km fell ultra around Eden and the Yorkshire Dales with 1500 m of ascent, three feed stations and GPS tracking for safety. Entry is by pre-registration only.
A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.