Kendal
Trail Running Calendar near Kendal 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kendal 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
Trail runs around Thirlmere Reservoir on 21 November 2026, offering a Half Marathon and a 10 km, chip timing and a finishers' medal.
A self-navigated winter challenge of 24 miles from Bainbridge with a 10-hour limit, required winter kit, checkpoints with some refreshments and a finish meal.
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 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
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.
Trail runs from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale with 10 km or 20 km routes, GPX files, start pastry and drink, merch and a finishers beer.
A 65 km winter trail loop around Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m ascent, self navigation, two checkpoints with hot food, and a GPX route file provided.
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 42 mile unmarked route around the Forest of Bowland from Slaidburn, with 1,700 m ascent, four aid stations and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and local charities.
A roughly 13 mile unmarked trail run around Slaidburn with 2,000 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and fundraising for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
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.
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
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 ultramarathon in the Eden Valley with 3000 ft ascent, four checkpoints, a 12 hour cut off and options for relay or walking entries.