Thirlmere
Trail Running Calendar near Thirlmere 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Thirlmere for 2026-2027! We've gathered 120 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Trail event on the south side of Whinlatter Forest offering 5k and 10k marked, chip timed routes that allow up to two dogs and include GPX files.
A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale Forest, part of the 2026/2027 monthly series in the Lake District, organised by Green Space Events Ltd.
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.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
January 2027
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027, licensed by the Trail Running Association and limited to 250 entrants.
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.
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 9.5 km Lake District fell race with 429 m of ascent, team scoring, a 120 runner limit and UK Athletics permit and insurance in place.
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
Road races around Cockermouth with half marathon and 10km routes, live chip timing, finishers' medals, and fundraising for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
Trail event in Whinlatter forest with two chip timed routes to Seat How; dogs allowed one per runner with a suitable harness.
March 2027
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultramarathon in the Eden Valley with 3000 ft ascent, four checkpoints, a 12 hour cut off and options for relay or walking entries.
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.