Lancaster
Trail Running Calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lancaster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 107 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 10K trail loop in Blackpool on 29 November 2026 passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo, limited to 100 runners with medals, refreshments and post race goodies.
December 2026
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.
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 from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent, self navigation required and two checkpoints offering hot food and drinks.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
An 11.1 km trail run at Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026, tracing riverside paths, woodlands and historic bridges through the Ribble Valley.
January 2027
Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2027 at Clowbridge Reservoir: two anti clockwise laps on a mostly flat trail with 25 m elevation, open to ages 11 and over.
An unmarked mixed 13 mile trail in Slaidburn with about 2,000 ft ascent, varied terrain, mandatory kit and fundraising for local foodbanks.
A winter 23-mile walk/run from Kendal that circles the Lyth Valley and visits Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar, with mandatory winter kit and checkpoint controls.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
A 5 mile fell race from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, steep climbs to Paddy's Pole and Parlick, mandatory winter kit and a 55 minute cut off at CP1.
March 2027
March fell race on Pendle with a 15 km route and about 545 m climb, finishing in Barley with village hall refreshments and a 300 entry limit.
A new half marathon through Grizedale Forest on wide trails with an optional 12 km route and the option to run with up to two dogs.
Trail 10 km and 21 km Half Marathon at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire with well marked, marshalled routes, water stations and an event village.