Penrith
Trail Running Calendar near Penrith 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Penrith for 2026-2027! We've gathered 103 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
Trail races of 10 km and 14 km around Ullswater from Glenridding with limited boat sailings to the start, marked courses, compulsory kit and an on site event village.
Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
Trail runs around Thirlmere Reservoir on 21 November 2026, offering a Half Marathon and a 10 km, chip timing and a finishers' medal.
December 2026
A 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
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.
Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 8K and 5K routes; the Seat How route allows one dog per runner and requires a harness.
A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.
A 6.6 km out-and-back fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m), run entirely in the dark on unmarked, pathless terrain with strict navigation and kit requirements.
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.
A Lake District fell race in Ambleside covering 4 km with 405 m ascent, pre-entry required and FRA permit with full kit expected.
January 2027
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 with a TRA permit pending, finishers receive a medal and free photos.
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.
Annual Lakeland LDWA challenge event returning for its 45th edition on 31 January 2027. Entries open 1 October for members and 1 December for non members.
February 2027
Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.