Shap
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.
April 2027
Trail races of 23 km and 53 km around Derwent Water and Scafell Pike near Keswick with stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A 40 mile Lake District mountain route with about 10,000 ft of ascent, unmarked navigation, summit crossings and roadside resupply on a high and exposed course.
A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.
A 20.2 km fell race in Boot, Eskdale, on Sat 24 Apr 2027 with 1455 m of ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 and team entries allowed; the event carries FRA permit insurance and directs surplus entry funds to charity.
Point-to-point ultra events across remote Yorkshire Dales fells: The Fellsman is 61 miles with 11,000 ft ascent, and the Fellsman Dart is 30 miles with 4,200 ft ascent.
Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 5 at Whinlatter offering fully marked 8K and 5K routes to Seat How, chip timed with season prizes presented afterwards.
May 2027
Trail races from 5K to a half marathon around Staveley with marked, marshalled routes, varied terrain and a famous final climb known as the Sting in the Trail.
A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.
Half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027, with live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and scenic views across Keswick and Skiddaw.
A fully signposted 47 mile (75K) ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations, a halfway bag drop and mandatory kit checks.
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.
A 37 mile mountain trail on the Pennine Way from Teesdale to Alston, passing High Cup Nick, Crossfell, Gregs Hut and riverside checkpoints with coach transport included.
A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.
Keswick Mountain Festival, 21 to 23 May 2027, features multi-sport races with on-loch water safety, published results and measures to reduce single-use cups.
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.
Trail races around Ullswater with 33.5 miles, 21.5 miles and 10 miles options from Jenkins Field or Pooley Bridge, including feed stations and mandatory kit requirements.
June 2027
A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent in the Central Lake District, run on technical single-track trails from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn with electronic timing and checkpoints.