Carnforth
Trail Running Calendar near Carnforth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carnforth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 123 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical support.
April 2027
A single-category fell race at Barley on Sat 3 Apr 2027 covering 7.3 km with 457 m of climb; entry is on the day only with modest fees and the event carries FRA permit insurance.
A 55 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond on 4 April 2027. The event crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and a transported finishers bag.
A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.
An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.
A 20.2 km fell race in Boot, Eskdale, on Sat 24 Apr 2027 with 1455 m of ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 and team entries allowed; the event carries FRA permit insurance and directs surplus entry funds to charity.
A 60+ mile point to point traverse across the Yorkshire Dales, climbing over 11,000 feet with 25 staffed checkpoints and route support.
May 2027
A 50 mile, 2593 m ascent trail ultramarathon around Malham and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks with live GPS tracking, five checkpoints and an 18 hour cut off.
Trail running at Staveley Recreation Ground with 5K, 10K, half marathon and family fun trails, varied Lakeland terrain and on-site music and facilities.
A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.
Trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve near Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on a lap based course.
A 47 miles (75K) fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a bag drop at Troutbeck. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and complete the route within 24 hours.
Multiple distances on a 5K loop at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, from 10K to ultra with a six hour time limit on a marked off road and paved course.
A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.
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.
Multiple distance running event in Avenham Park, Preston with 10K, half, marathon and ultra on marked hard surface loops and post race refreshments.
A flat out and back trail event along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with water stations, marshals, signage and bespoke finisher medals.