Buttermere
Trail Running Calendar near Buttermere 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Buttermere for 2026-2027! We've gathered 111 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
June 2027
A short fell race in Patterdale on 27 Jun 2027, covering 2.4 km with 300 m climb and included in the Ullswater Country Fair.
July 2027
Fell race in Keswick on 4 July 2027 covering 15.4 km with 960 m ascent from Keswick Cricket Club, with on day entry for adults.
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.
A 34 km fell race in Wasdale with 2750 m of ascent, permit and insurance from the FRA, pre-entry only and a 300-runner limit.
Uphill only race of 6 km with about 850 m ascent from Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point via Red Tarn Basin and the Hole in the Wall.
Marked mountain ultra in the Lake District covering 57 km with 3700 m ascent, technical ridge running on Striding and Swirral Edges, no vetting required.
A 28 km, 2700 m ascent skyrace on Helvellyn near Patterdale with five graded scrambles and strict vetting for rock-climbing and scrambling skills.
Classic Lake District sky race on 17 July 2027, 29 km with 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells with marked trails and staffed checkpoints.
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 semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.
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
A 10 km obstacle race at Muncaster Castle in the Lake District with natural terrain obstacles, weekend camping and a Saturday ceilidh.
Trail half marathon around Morland in the Eden Valley, mostly off-road with 1330 ft of ascent, partial self-navigation, checkpoint refreshments and a finisher medal.
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 trail marathon over Scafell Pike around Borrowdale near Keswick with unmarked mountain sections and a 100 place limit; entrants must be 18 or older.
A TRA licensed trail half marathon around Derwentwater near Keswick, covering 21 km on a marked, hilly single lap with medals, prizes and limited entries.
A Lake District fell race at The Leaps near Kirkland covering 8 km with 330 m climb; day entry is free and junior races are included.