Eskdale
Trail Running Calendar near Eskdale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Eskdale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 110 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
December 2026
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.
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 monthly series in the Lake District, 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.
MapRun Navigation Score in Grasmere on Sat 16 Jan 2027 uses the MapRun app, with pre entry and on the day entry, minimum age 14 and FRA insured.
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.
An annual Lakeland LDWA challenge walk, That's Lyth returns on 31 January 2027 with entries opening in October for members and December for non members.
February 2027
Road races around Cockermouth with half marathon and 10km routes, live chip timing, finishers' medals, and fundraising 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.
Trail 10 km and 21 km Half Marathon at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire with well marked, marshalled routes, water stations and an event village.
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.
Lake District trail running weekend in Grasmere with new half marathon plus 5 km and 10 km routes, canicross options and live chip timing.