Carlisle
Trail Running Calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carlisle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
January 2027
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 with a TRA permit pending, finishers receive a medal and free photos.
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.
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.
An 11-mile night trail starting and finishing at Kielder Waterside under gold-tier Dark Sky Park status, with marked checkpoints, mandatory kit and a three 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 roughly 160 kilometre mountain route from Patterdale to The Lion Inn following Wainwrights Coast to Coast, with staffed checkpoints and a 60 hour cut off.
A 46 km ultra around Kielder's Lakeside Way on 20 March with options to run with a dog, walk, or join a team relay.
A 20 kilometre waymarked circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring lakeshore, rocky and grassy sections on a low level undulating route.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
Whinlatter forest trail event on 4 April 2027 offering 9 km or 12 km runnable routes, dog friendly, chip timed and marked.
Trail races of 23 km and 53 km around Derwent Water and Scafell Pike near Keswick with stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A 40 mile Lake District mountain route with about 10,000 ft of ascent, unmarked navigation, summit crossings and roadside resupply on a high and exposed course.
Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 5 at Whinlatter with marked, chip timed 8K and 5K routes to Seat How and season prizes presented afterwards.
May 2027
Half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027, with live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and scenic views across Keswick and Skiddaw.
A self navigated mountain trail of about 37 miles on a classic Pennine Way section, linking Bowlees and Alston via Cow Green Reservoir, High Cup Nick and Crossfell; places limited to 100.