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.
April 2027
Two marked Whinlatter trail routes on 25 April 2027 with chip timing, GPX files, and season prize giving at the finish.
May 2027
Trail running at Staveley Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 May 2027 with marked 5K, 10K and half marathon routes across the Kentmere valley and Reston Scar.
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 ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations and mandatory kit checks. Clockwise May 8 to 9 2027 is sold out.
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.
Hybrid trail races at Cockshott Point, Bowness on Windermere with solo or pairs formats, 5 km and 10 km ruck runs, live chip timing and postrace merchandise.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon from the edge of the Lake District to Preston with a fully marked route, stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 13 hour cut off.
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 offering 10, 21.5 and 33.5 mile routes with compulsory kit, age limits, support stations and electronic timing.
June 2027
A 13 km fell race on Blencathra in the Lake District with 825 m ascent; entry on the day cash only, minimum age 18.
A vertical race to Harrison Stickle with 2.4 km uphill and 650 m ascent, manned summit checkpoint, safety team and evening music at Lanty Slees.
A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent in Great Langdale, Lake District, serving as the WMRA short distance qualifier and TRA Home Countries Championships for 2027.
A Kendal based Lake District event on 5-6 June 2027 offering distances from 10 km up to a 100 km loop with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.
Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.
A fully way-marked 42 km trail around Grasmere with 1905 m of ascent, aid stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire.
OMM Lite in Grasmere on 5 and 6 June 2027 is a scored navigation event where individuals or teams use supplied maps to find checkpoints over one or two days.