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Trail Running Calendar near Shap 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shap 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.
October 2026
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 races around Ullswater in Glenridding with waymarked 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes, on-course marshals, medics and an event village.
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 running on Ullswater's eastern shore with 10 km and 14 km options, a boat start when possible, live music and an event village in Glenridding.
Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.
A 10th edition community trail race around Allithwaite, about 8 miles / 13 km of trail, fell and quiet roads on the Cartmel peninsula with local prizes and fundraising.
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.
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
December 2026
Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.
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.
Trail event at Whinlatter with individual starts and two marked, chip timed routes of 8K and 5K; the 8K reaches Seat How but may change due to forest works.
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 night time fell race to Chapelfell Top covering 6.6 km with 370 m ascent on an unmarked route that requires navigation and strict mandatory kit.
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.