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Events

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Events

From community fetes and markets to sporting challenges and festivals – there’s always loads of events happening in and around the Lake District which you can enjoy.

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April 2026

Sun 5th Apr - All day

The Lakeland Loop Cycle Sportive is a challenging 69-mile ride through the heart of the Lake District.

lakeland loop

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May 2026

Fri 1st May - All day

The Brathay 10in10 is a unique challenge where participants run 10 laps of the Windermere Marathon course over 10 days.

brathay 10 in 10 marathon

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Sat 9th May - All day
and 3 future dates

The Lap is a 47-mile (75K) trail race held twice a year in the Lake District, offering runners and walkers a 24-hour challenge to circumnavigate England's largest lake.

the lap ultra marathon

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Sun 10th May - All day

The Fred Whitton Challenge is a cycling sportive event in the UK, known as "The Daddy of them all".

fred whitton challenge

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Fri 15th May - All day
and 2 future dates

The Keswick Mountain Festival is an annual multi-day event held in the Lake District, celebrating outdoor sports, music, and adventure.

keswick mountain festival

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Fri 29th May - All day
and 2 future dates

The Grasmere Gallop is an annual trail running and walking event held in the picturesque village of Grasmere in the Lake District.

grasmere gallop

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June 2026

Sat 6th Jun - All day
and 1 future dates

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a renowned endurance event offering participants the choice of a 25km, 50km, or 100km continuous trek through the stunning Lake District National Park.

lake district ultra challenge

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Fri 12th Jun - All day
and 2 future dates

The Great North Swim is the UK's biggest open water swimming event, held in the stunning Lake Windermere.

the great north swim

Sun 14th Jun - All day

The friendliest and most beautiful UK marathon

Windermere Marathon

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Sun 14th Jun - All day

The Windermere Marathon is a challenging road race held annually in the Lake District, offering runners a scenic but demanding course around England's largest lake.

windermere marathon

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Sat 20th Jun - All day

Chillswim Coniston End to End is a popular open water swimming event held in Coniston Water, one of the Lake District's most beautiful lakes.

chillswim coniston

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July 2026

Sat 11th Jul - All day

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers a variety of trail running events in the Lake District, including 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k distances.

lakeland trails

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Fri 24th Jul - All day
and 2 future dates

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is considered the UK's premier ultra trail race.

montane lakeland 50

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Thu 30th Jul - All day

Ambleside Sports is a traditional Lakeland sports event held annually in Ambleside, offering a unique and exciting day out for spectators of all ages.

ambleside sports

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August 2026

Thu 13th Aug - All day

The Rydal Show, held annually in the heart of the Lake District, is a traditional agricultural show offering a fantastic day out for all the family.

the rydal show

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Sun 30th Aug - All day

Grasmere Sports, held annually in Grasmere, is a traditional Lakeland sporting event steeped in history, offering a unique and exhilarating experience for participants and spectators alike.

grasmere sports festival

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September 2026

Fri 25th Sep - All day
and 2 future dates

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in the Lake District, offering five distances: 120km, 70km, 55km, 35km and 20km.

13 valleys ultra marathon

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October 2026

Sat 10th Oct - All day

The Lakes in a Day Ultra Run is a long-distance trail running challenge that traverses the stunning landscapes of the Lake District National Park.

lakes in a day ultra run

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