Orton
Trail Running Calendar near Orton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Orton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 128 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail running across the Lake District National Park linking the 13 valleys, with routes from 21 km up to 184.3 km and ITRA points available.
A 10 km fell race with 258 m climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, senior entries for ages 16+, teams of three, and junior races with on-the-day entry.
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 with a 5.75 km lap, solo and team options, live timing, on-course support, camping and family activities.
A guided, supported high-level Lake District traverse covering 50 km, 3,500 m ascent and 21 summits between Broughton Mills and Keswick.
MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.
October 2026
Two fully tracked trail ultras in October 2026: a 104-mile course from Dufton and a 50-mile course from Croft-on-Tees, both finishing in Skinningrove with checkpoints and set cut-offs.
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.
A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight with navigation required and limited entry via pre selection.
A roughly 21.7 km trail half marathon around Harkerside and Apedale in Swaledale, featuring moorland trods, mandatory kit and a 200 runner limit.
A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale with moorland tracks, navigation sections, mandatory kit and a short-course diversion at Dent's Houses.
A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.
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 50 miles, 4000m ascent mountain traverse from Caldbeck to Cartmel via Helvellyn Ridge and the western shore of Windermere with enforced mountain kit and feed stations.
Family-friendly Halloween fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre with adult 5K and children 2K or 5K, costume prizes and proceeds donated to UTASS.
A 54 mile point to point ultra along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live tracking, mandatory kit and mountain navigation requirements.
Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.
Trail running at Glenridding on Ullswater with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes across marked trails into the foothills of Helvellyn.
Two clockwise routes around Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on 31 October 2026: a 20 mile route and a 24 mile challenge with an optional high level Glencoyne traverse.