Carlisle
Trail Running Calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carlisle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2027
A traditional medium distance fell race from Glenridding with manned checkpoints on Catstye Cam, Helvellyn and St Sunday Crag; English Championship event on 4 September 2027.
A circular fell marathon from Caldbeck on 5 September 2027 covering 26.4 miles and 5875 ft over five Wainwright summits, with GPS tracking and a 12 hour cut off.
MapRun navigation score event in Braithwaite on Sat 18 Sep 2027 with pre entry and on the day options and FRA permit.
October 2027
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with hourly 6.706 km loops and 325 ft climb per loop, weekend camping, live music and optional wellness facilities; last runner to finish a solo loop wins.
A weekend of trail events around Kielder Reservoir with marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races, chip timed and served by shuttle buses.
Entries open 1 July and close 15 August 2027; places are limited to 70 teams with selection favouring clubs with a North of England fell running heritage.
Trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park with shuttle buses, bag drop, live chip timing and a cani cross option.
A 54 mile self‑navigated ultramarathon along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live tracking, mandatory mountain kit and qualifying entry criteria.
A 5 km fell race around Buttermere in the Lake District with 600 m climb, on-the-day entry and junior races, held as part of a traditional shepherd's meet.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked footpaths and bridleways around Ullswater and the Helvellyn foothills.
Trail races of 10 km and 14 km around Ullswater from Glenridding, with a lakeside boat start option, compulsory kit requirements and an event village.
December 2027
A 16.8 km fell race in Allendale, Northumberland on Sun 5 Dec 2027 with 379 m of climb; entry available pre-event and on the day, teams allowed, FRA permit in place.
July 2029
A single day 38 mile ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.