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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.

Ready to make memories with a physical challenge in the natural beauty of the Lake District? Start springtime on a high with bikes, boats, boots and BBQ!
  • Sat 26 Apr 2025
  • £49-£300
Penrith, Lake District National Park, UK

Adventure Triple Challenge

Ready to make memories with a physical challenge in the natural beauty of the Lake District? Start springtime on a high with bikes, boats, boots and BBQ!

  • 29 miles mountain biking
  • 2 miles canoeing
  • 7.5 miles hiking
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Mountainous
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 12 hour adventure race
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
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 23 miles mountain biking
  • 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Mountainous
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
  • 12 hour adventure race
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
  • 8 charities
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
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.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £20-£25
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

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
  • Recycling
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 14 & over
  • Walks
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
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 6 Sep 2025
  • £210-£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)
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.
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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
  • 10.5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • 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.