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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.

A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £75-£111
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Helvellyn Triathlon

A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Newcomers
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Age 17 & over
  • Events
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.
  • Sat 7 Sep
  • £230-£235
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

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
  • Recycling
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 18 & over
  • Half Ironman (middle distance)
The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes!
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May 2025
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
  • Families
  • Wheelchair users
  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • All ages
  • Events
Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £10-£50
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Age 14 & over
  • Ultra runs
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £200-£220
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
  • Recycling
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • Ultra runs
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.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

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 mountain biking
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Mountainous
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 12 hour adventure race

Clubs in the Lake District

Join a running, cycling, swimming or triathlon club based in the Lakes.