Dalston
Trail Running Calendar near Dalston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dalston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 72 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 with a TRA permit pending, finishers receive a medal and free photos.
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
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra around Morland in the Eden Valley, with mixed off road terrain, 3000 ft of ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.
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.
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 roughly 160 kilometre mountain ultra across Northern England from Patterdale to The Lion Inn following sections of Wainwrights Coast to Coast with checkpoints and a 60 hour cut off.
A 20 kilometre waymarked circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring lakeshore, rocky and grassy sections on a low level undulating route.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
Forest trail event in Whinlatter on 4 April 2027 with 9 km and 12 km runnable routes, chip timed and marked, with options to run with dogs on harness.
Trail races of 23 km and 53 km around Derwent Water and Scafell Pike near Keswick with stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A 40 mile Lake District mountain route with about 10,000 ft of ascent, unmarked navigation, summit crossings and roadside resupply on a high and exposed course.
Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 5 at Whinlatter offering fully marked 8K and 5K routes to Seat How with chip timing and season prize giving.
May 2027
Half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027, with live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and scenic views across Keswick and Skiddaw.