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Trail Running Calendar near Lake District National Park 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake District National Park for 2026-2027! We've gathered 116 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.
A 20.2 km fell race in Boot, Eskdale, on Sat 24 Apr 2027 with 1455 m of ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 and team entries allowed; the event carries FRA permit insurance and directs surplus entry funds to charity.
Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 5 at Whinlatter offering fully marked 8K and 5K routes to Seat How, chip timed with season prizes presented afterwards.
May 2027
Trail races from 5K to a half marathon around Staveley with marked, marshalled routes, varied terrain and a famous final climb known as the Sting in the Trail.
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 (75K) ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations, a halfway bag drop and mandatory kit checks.
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.
A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.
Keswick Mountain Festival, 21 to 23 May 2027, features multi-sport races with on-loch water safety, published results and measures to reduce single-use cups.
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 with 33.5 miles, 21.5 miles and 10 miles options from Jenkins Field or Pooley Bridge, including feed stations and mandatory kit requirements.
June 2027
A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent in the Central Lake District, run on technical single-track trails from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn with electronic timing and checkpoints.
Multi-distance trail event in the Southern Lake District, based in Kendal on 5 to 6 June 2027, offering distances from 10K to 100km with rest stops, support and camping.
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 and nearby valleys with 1905 m ascent, on-course drink stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire included.
OMM Lite in Grasmere is a map based checkpoint event over one or two days where solo competitors or teams collect points from 30 marked controls.