Dufton
Trail Running Calendar near Dufton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dufton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 115 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensitive land.
A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and snacks.
A fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers with GPS support, five feed stations and a 24 hour time limit.
Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.
A 36 km AL fell race from Hesket Newmarket around the Northern Fells with summit checkpoints, mandatory navigational kit and river crossings.
A 17.1 km out and back fell race in Upper Teesdale, running alongside the River Tees and starting and finishing at Holwick with about 560 m of ascent.
A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.
A Lake District fellrunning trial at Seathwaite Farm testing navigation, mountaineering and stamina across three courses with vetting and specific age and entry rules.
An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food are provide..
A trail ultra from Hawes across classic limestone trails visiting Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent with 70 km and an optional 100 km finish.
A 50 km trail ultra from Hawes Market House over limestone trails to Pen-y-Ghent and back, with on course support, GPX navigation files and finish catering.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 15.6 km, 870 m route around Thornthwaite combining flagged forest tracks and open fell checkpoints, held to raise funds for Thornthwaite Church.
A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.
Trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes through parkland with possible deer sightings.
Trail races of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race amenities.
Trail running across the Lake District National Park linking the 13 valleys, with routes from 21 km up to 184.3 km and ITRA points available.
A 10 km fell race with 258 m climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, senior entries for ages 16+, teams of three, and junior races with on-the-day entry.