Kirkby Stephen
Trail Running Calendar near Kirkby Stephen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kirkby Stephen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 90 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 21.1 km fell race in Langdale on 10 October 2026 over rocky, often pathless terrain, with experience requirements, limited entries and FRA safety rules.
Family friendly Halloween run at Thorpe Farm Centre on Sunday 18th October with 5K and 2K options, fancy dress prizes and £2 entry raising funds for UTASS.
Obstacle-course races at Aske estate offering 5 km and 10 km routes with marked obstacles and options for owners to run with their dogs.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails around Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
November 2026
Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with boat sailings when possible, marked 10 km and 14 km courses, compulsory kit and an event village with local traders.
Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
A 5 km fell race in Litton, England on 15 November 2025 with 362 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available for seniors; separate junior races have on-the-day entry only. Venue and parking at the Queens Arms.
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.
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.
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 night time out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) over rough, unmarked ground requiring navigation skills and prior fell experience.
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.