Kendal Mountain Trail Runs

The Kendal Mountain Trail Runs are back! Grab your trainers, set your training plan, and pack your bags because these glorious trail runs are taking over Kendal again!

adidas TERREX Kendal Mountain 10km Trail Run

Saturday 21st November

The hugely popular 10km* is returning to take over the bustling streets of Kendal. Integral to the Kendal Mountain Festival, join over 1,000 Festival-goers in this high-energy run, visiting scenic landmarks and rugged fells used by the local running community.

The route is pure trail running, strewn with natural obstacles across tarmac, fells, fields and cobbled streets with lots of great ascents, green vistas, some hard-packed and grassy trails for a boisterous and thrilling descent through the town centre finishing to a roaring crowd of spectators!

Race entries will open in summer 2026, sign up** here for priority booking. 

*Please note this trail route is closer to 11.8km, but 10km has a nicer ring to it!

**Signing up does not guarantee a race entry.

Sign up for priority booking

The North Face Kendal Mountain 50km Ultra Run

Saturday 21st November

A firm favourite in the trail runner's training calendar is The North Face Kendal Mountain 50km ultra run that takes place over the Festival weekend.

This undulating trail route is perfect for first-time ultra runners looking to take on their first 50km, experienced trail runners aiming to set a new PB and seasoned long-distance athletes.

Take the scenic route over the remarkable fells circumnavigating Kendal and its surrounds. Immerse yourself in the local landmarks and geological features including limestone escarpments, castles, a deer park and river trails.

Starting on closed roads in Kendal town centre, the course offers a fantastic day of trail running. Its spectacular finish, swinging into Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp cheered on by hundreds of Festival-goers, makes it an ultra not to be missed.

Race entry will open in summer 2026, sign up* here for priority booking. 

*Signing up does not guarantee a race entry.

Sign up for priority booking

NEW for 2026

The North Face Kendal Mountain 25km Trail Run

What do you do when 10km is not enough, but 50km is too much?

Launching this year will be the The North Face Kendal Mountain 25km run. A beautiful trail running route, that catches the high-energy, scenic landmarks and rugged fells from the 10km with the distance across undulating trails from parts for the 50km. There will be tarmac, fells, fields and cobbled streets, limestone escarpments, castles, a deer park and river trails.

Starting on the closed roads of Kendal, the route will take you across local fells with breathtaking views of the Lake District summits in sight, finishing as always to a roaring crowd of spectators!

This trail route is perfect for runners who wish to progress their half-marathon pace as well as experienced trail runners aiming to set a new PB.

Be the very first to sign up and join the community of runners for this perfect long-distance run.

Race entry will open in summer 2026, sign up* here for priority booking.*Signing up does not guarantee a race entry.

Register your interest

Thank you to race organisers, Ourea Events, who have supported Kendal Mountain Trail Runs for the last few years. We are currently recruiting a new race organiser to support us. More details to follow shortly.

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