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 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
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.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races

- Sat 31 May - Sun 1 Jun
- 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 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon

- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £19-£98
Great North Swim
The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.
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- Sat 14 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2

- Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
- £59-£449
HIGHLANDER Lake District
Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
- Walking festival 4

- Sat 5 Jul
- £48.75
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
- 34 km road cycling
- 3 km canoeing
- 17 km hiking

- Sat 6 Sep
- £240-£260
THE ROC ENGLAND
Taking THE ROC into the Lake District, this is an opportunity to test your resolve and focus in one of the most inspiring locations in Europe. Face up to the mountain.
- 1.5 km lake swimming
- 92 km road cycling
- 18.5 km multi terrain running

- Sat 6 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
- 40 miles road cycling
- 11 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
Clubs in the Lake District
Join a running, cycling, swimming or triathlon club based in the Lakes.