Lancaster
Trail Running Calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lancaster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 95 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.
A 22 km fell race from Tilberthwaite Farm with about 1,535 m of ascent on a route new from 2025. Run under FRA rules, entry is limited to 350 and requires mandatory kit and navigation skills.
A 24 hour trail event at Leighton Hall estate on a 5.75 km loop with Solo, Pair and Team entries, live timing, prizes, onsite camping and food and drink provision.
A point to point 30 miles ultra along the coast from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle that includes a ferry crossing between Fleetwood and Knott End. The event features chip timing, aid stations and mandatory kit checks.
A professionally guided, fully supported high level traverse across the Lake District covering 50 km, 21 summits and about 3,500 m ascent from Broughton Mills to Keswick.
A charity relay in Malham on 27 September 2026 with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £5 per person. The route climbs near the summit of Cawden Hill then returns on a direct descent.
A category BM fell race of about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent around Waddington, marshalled and partially flagged with a trig point checkpoint and club prizegiving.
Trail trail running in Blackpool on a 10K loop with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options plus views of Blackpool Tower and local parks.
October 2026
A six hour timed trail event at Cuerden Valley with repeated 5 km laps, official times and medals for finishers, and a donation to the park.
Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.
A waymarked 23 mile trail from Ambleside to Cartmel along Windermere with one feed station, mandatory mountain safety kit, camping and coach options.
Charity 10km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside and farmland paths, on-site gin distillery bar and proceeds to Chipping Football Club's new 3G pitch.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.
Full and half marathons around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, on-route refreshment stations and sustainable medals, raising funds for attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.
A Halloween night 5k at Herons Reach on mixed, muddy terrain with compulsory head torches, open to runners aged 11 and over and finishing with a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
Inclusive Canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed one mile route and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.