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 26 - Sun 28 Sep
- £65-£210
Altra 13 Valleys
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- Trail run
- Ultra run 3
- Sat 11 Oct
- £75-£160
Lakes in a Day
On foot from the top of the Lake District to the bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular, plus a new shorter option.
- Mountain marathon
- Trail run
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £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 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
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £16-£105
Arla 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.
- Lake swim 6
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £210-£220
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
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road
Ride, hike and kayak in the heart of the Lake District. Conquer Coniston’s off-road terrain at Race the Sun 2026 and support Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 23 miles mountain biking
- 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £49-£395
- 20% off
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
20% off with code
- 34 km road cycling
- 3 km canoeing
- 17 km hiking
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race the Sun Keswick 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 34 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
Clubs in the Lake District
Join a running, cycling, swimming or triathlon club based in the Lakes.