Cockermouth
Trail Running Calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cockermouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 92 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
Trail runs around Thirlmere Reservoir on 21 November 2026, offering a Half Marathon and a 10 km, chip timing and a finishers' medal.
December 2026
Trail event on the south side of Whinlatter Forest offering 10k and 5k routes with chip timing and marked courses.
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.
A Lake District fell race in Ambleside covering 4 km with 405 m ascent, pre-entry required and FRA permit with full kit expected.
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.
A 9.5 km Lake District fell race with 429 m of ascent, team scoring, a 120 runner limit and UK Athletics permit and insurance in place.
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 in Whinlatter forest offering an 8K with 360m ascent or a 5K with 240m, chip timed and marked, dogs allowed with harness and single-dog rules.
March 2027
Out and back 13 mile run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with shorter turn back options and post event refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.
A chip timed half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 with wide trails, some single track, views over Coniston Water and a 12 km option.
A Lake District fell race from Muncaster Castle, about 15 km with 620 m climb; navigational, rough terrain, entry on the day only with a £5 cash fee.
Scenic Lake District trail races in Grasmere with a new half marathon plus 10 km and 5 km options; canicross friendly and live chip timing.
A 70KM Lake District traverse from St Bees to Patterdale on Wainwright's Coast to Coast route with structured checkpoints, live tracking and an 18 hours overall cut off.
A continuous 300 km cross country route with 6500 m ascent from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, run over multiple days across three national parks.
A point to point 100KM ultra from St Bees to Shap on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route with checkpoints, support services and a 30 hour cut off.