Sat 30 - Sun 31 May 2026 Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival

50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.

7 races

  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
  • #1 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

OMM Lite Trail Quest

08:00

Age 14 & over

£55-£85

  • 1 day foot orienteering
  • Sat 30 May
  • #2 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run

11:30

Age 6 & over

£15-£20

  • 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #3 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Grasmere Gallop 10km Trail Run

11:30

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km trail running + 160 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #4 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Grasmere Gallop 17km Trail Run

11:30

Age 17 & over

£35

  • 17 km trail running + 369 m ascent
  • Sun 31 May
  • #5 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Grasmere Gallop 42km Trail Run

07:30

Age 18 & over

£55

  • 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #6 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

11:30

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #7 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside

Guided Walk

08:00

Age 5 & over

FREE

  • 1 day hiking

Event overview

The Grasmere Gallop Trail Races (40 years old) and OMM Lite Trail Quest (10 years old) join together to create an epic weekend celebrating off-road running in the Lake District!

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Mountains
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
  • #1 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
OMM Lite Trail Quest

08:00

Age 14 & over

£55-£85

  • 1 day foot orienteering
  • Sat 30 May
  • #2 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run

11:30

Age 6 & over

£15-£20

  • 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #3 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Grasmere Gallop 10km Trail Run

11:30

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km trail running + 160 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #4 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Grasmere Gallop 17km Trail Run

11:30

Age 17 & over

£35

  • 17 km trail running + 369 m ascent
  • Sun 31 May
  • #5 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Grasmere Gallop 42km Trail Run

07:30

Age 18 & over

£55

  • 42 km trail running + 1905 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #6 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

11:30

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
  • Sat 30 May
  • #7 of 7
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, Ambleside
Guided Walk

08:00

Age 5 & over

FREE

  • 1 day hiking
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