Explore the Lake District
Perhaps the UK's most famous and popular national park, the Lake District is a haven for anyone wanting to get active in the outdoors. Its rugged mountains and steep fells are tailor-made for running, hiking and mountain biking, while its eponymous glacial lakes attract swimmers, kayakers and paddle-boarders. From mass-participation events like the Keswick Mountain Festival to more niche occurrences like attempts at the Bob Graham Round, the Lakes are certain to have something that catches your eye.
Events in the Lake District
Explore the full range of outdoor events in this dramatic landscape.
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £30
- Early bird
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
Early bird on now
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 14 more races
- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May 2026
- FREE-£85
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.
- Sprint orienteer
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
Follow the spectacular Ullswater Way through the heart of the Lake District, hiking lakeside trails and climbing Gowbarrow Fell to enjoy breathtaking views, all to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £139
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
- 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £199
Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £89
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
- 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £199
Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £139
Lakes Marathon
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £139
Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
- 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
Clubs in the Lake District
Join a running, cycling, swimming or triathlon club based in the Lakes.