Cartmel
Trail Running Calendar near Cartmel 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cartmel for 2026-2027! We've gathered 124 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
Charity multi-lap run on a 3.1 mile loop in Stanley Park Blackpool on 15 November 2026, raising funds for Breakthrough T1D with timed finishes and bespoke medals.
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
A trail based 10K loop in Blackpool passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal and post race refreshments on 29 November 2026.
December 2026
Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registration.
A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.
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 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.
Roughly 13 miles around Slaidburn on unmarked mixed surfaces with 2,000 ft ascent, navigation by map and written route, raising funds for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
February 2027
Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 10k and 5k options and allowance for two dogs or dogless runners.
March 2027
Community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a 13 mile out and back route, shorter turn back options, refreshments and family entries.
A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 featuring marked, chip-timed trails, views over Coniston Water, no cut-offs, and the option to run with up to two dogs.
Trail runs at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire offering 10K and half marathon courses on mainly hard packed trails with water stations and an event village.
Trail runs around Grasmere with a new Half Marathon plus 10km and 5km routes, canicross friendly, live chip timing and limited parking in Ambleside.