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 at 11am

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 are now OPEN!

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

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The North Face Kendal Mountain 50km Ultra Run

Saturday 21st November at 9am

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 entries are now OPEN!

 

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NEW for 2026: 25km Run

The North Face Kendal Mountain 25km 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 of 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 entries are now OPEN!

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The SportsShoes Quid Games

Friday 20th November 7pm

The SportsShoes Quid Games returns to the Festival and it's unlike anything you've ever run before!

Think fast. Think tactical. Think viral. You’ll be navigating the streets, parks, and hidden corners of Kendal in a high-stakes, time-limited challenge where every checkpoint is loaded with points, real prizes and big brand swag.

Rack up as many points as you can before the clock runs out to grab the overall champions prize bundles, but don’t be late—time penalties are brutal. Victory won’t just go to the fastest—it’ll go to the smartest. The savviest. The most cunning. The checkpoints? Only revealed when you start. The route? Down to you!

Expect the unexpected. Expect chaos, content, and competition. Bring your mates. Bring your hustle, places are limited, and the FOMO is real.

Registration opens in September 2026.

The 10km, 25km and 50km Kendal Trail Runs are organised by Maverick Race. Leaders in UK Trail Running events suited for all skill levels, ranging from short 5km distances up to 100km ultra marathons, including regional events in the Lake District.

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