Orton
Trail Running Calendar near Orton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Orton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 122 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A Lakeland Paws canicross event at Grizedale, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series of monthly forest runs where participants run with their dogs.
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 and 20 km options, GPX routes, start pastry and coffee, and a seasonal 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.
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
January 2027
A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.
A 6.4 km fell race near Newby Bridge with 155 m climb, junior races, required waterproof kit and both pre-entry and on-the-day entry options.
MapRun Navigation Score in Grasmere on Sat 16 Jan 2027 uses the MapRun app, with pre entry and on the day entry, minimum age 14 and FRA insured.
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
Trail half and full marathons through Grizedale Forest in the Lake District with aid stations, electronic timing and a compulsory kit list; minimum age 16.
Trail event in Whinlatter forest with two chip timed routes to Seat How; dogs allowed one per runner with a suitable harness.
Loughrigg Silverhow fell race on 7 Feb 2027 in the Lake District: 14 km with 880 m climb, entry on the day with a £2 fee, minimum age 18.
March 2027
30 miles fully tracked trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft ascent, mixed off road terrain, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cutoff, starting and finishing at Morland Village Hall.
An out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full 13 mile route, shorter turn back options and post event refreshments in the village hall.
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.
Carrock Fell is a 9 km fell race in the Lake District on 7 March 2027 with 500 m ascent, permit coverage and day entry only for participants aged 18 and over.
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.