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.
May 2027
A multi distance running event on a 5K canal and park loop at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, offering races from 5K to ultra within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
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.
Run on hard surface park paths around Avenham Park and the River Ribble with 10K, half, marathon and a timed ultra option.
A mid May fell race in Accrington covering 5 km with 400 m of ascent, held at the Whitakers Arms and forming race 4 of 13 in the 2027 series.
Trail races along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, with 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon options on 15 May 2027.
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 one-lap 10K through Yarrow Valley Country Park featuring bluebell-lined woodland, riverside paths and river crossings, with a finisher medal and prize categories.
A 5.6 km fell race near Clitheroe with 380 m climb, on‑the‑day entry, a pasta supper included, and a 1 hour cut off to the Scout Cairn.
A point to point trail ultra in East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations over about 52 km with 1430 m of climb.
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.
June 2027
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 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 running in Inglewhite, Lancashire on woodland and rolling countryside routes offered as 10K or 15K with medal, tech T-shirt and chip timing.
A 63 km Lake District mountain ultra with 4400 m ascent, summit sections including Scafell Pike, three manned feed stations and a 15 hour cutoff.