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.
May 2027
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.
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 33.5 miles, 21.5 miles and 10 miles options from Jenkins Field or Pooley Bridge, including feed stations and mandatory kit requirements.
June 2027
A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and refreshme..
A supported trail challenge based at Kendal with a 100 km loop plus shorter distances, covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.
Trail races at Grasmere Showground on festival Saturday, offering 5.7km, 10km, 17km, a marathon and a 10km Nordic walk on marked off-road routes.
Trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half, 10k and 5k routes, marked and marshalled, plus an event village with food, music and race commentary.
An evening route within The Yomp weekend in Kirkby Stephen, the La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six events held at Pennine View Park and forms part of a volunteer-run festival that raises funds for local charities.
A three-day mountain running weekend around Kirkby Stephen with six events from a 65k ultra to a family 5k, plus catering, music and camping.
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.
July 2027
Five mile countryside race from Carnforth High School on field paths, trails and canal towpath with on the night entry; proceeds support a local youth charity.
57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.
Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.
A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.
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.
10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments