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.
April 2027
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
Trail running at Staveley Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 May 2027 with marked 5K, 10K and half marathon routes across the Kentmere valley and Reston Scar.
A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.
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.
A fully signposted 47 mile ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations and mandatory kit checks. Clockwise May 8 to 9 2027 is sold out.
A 14.5 km fell race on 8 May 2027 from Rydal Hall, Ambleside, with 914 m ascent. Entrants need fell-racing experience and map-and-compass navigation; the route is only partly flagged and has five checkpoints.
Hybrid trail races at Cockshott Point, Bowness on Windermere with solo or pairs formats, 5 km and 10 km ruck runs, live chip timing and postrace merchandise.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon from the edge of the Lake District to Preston with a fully marked route, stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 13 hour cut off.
A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.
Trail races around Ullswater offering 10, 21.5 and 33.5 mile routes with compulsory kit, age limits, support stations and electronic timing.
A community organised walking and running event exploring quieter footpaths and bridleways in the Yorkshire Dales on 23 May 2027.
June 2027
A 13 km fell race on Blencathra in the Lake District with 825 m ascent; entry on the day cash only, minimum age 18.
A vertical race to Harrison Stickle with 2.4 km uphill and 650 m ascent, manned summit checkpoint, safety team and evening music at Lanty Slees.
A 38 km mountain trail race in the central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single-track terrain and a 12 hour time limit, based at Lanty Slees Sticklebarn.
A Kendal based Lake District event on 5-6 June 2027 offering distances from 10 km up to a 100 km loop with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.
Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.
A fully way-marked 42 km trail around Grasmere with 1905 m of ascent, aid stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire.