Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs – Saturday 5th June 2027

We are delighted to announce our return to the Lake District for the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs, taking place on Saturday 5th June 2027!

Join us in the beautiful village of Pooley Bridge, located at the northern tip of Ullswater, for a memorable day of trail running set against some of the most iconic views in the Lake District. With Half Marathon and 10km Trail Run options, there's something for all levels of runners.

Waterside House & campsite, provides an ideal base for both athletes and supporters, with stunning lake and mountain views, easy access to the course, and a great local atmosphere.

Event Schedule – Saturday 5th June

Half Marathon Trail Run – 9:30 AM

10km Trail Run – 10:00 AM

Event Location

Waterside Farm, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA10 2NA

Google Maps – Click here

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Event Distances

Half Marathon Trail Run

13.1 miles (21.1km)

10km Trail Run

6.2 miles (10km)

Route Maps

Half Marathon Route – Click here

10km Route – Click here

The routes are free to view and download, please do not click any pop ups. Please note that routes are subject to change and the final routes will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Cani-Cross Friendly

This event is Cani-Cross friendly. Participants may run with one well-controlled dog. Dogs must wear appropriate harnesses and remain on a lead at all times.

Half Marathon Mandatory Kit

Backpack/running vest with water, lightweight jacket, fully charged mobile phone and gels/snacks.

The mandatory kit is for your safety and we will be carrying out random kit checks.

Timing

We’re using Live Chip Timing, provided by Timing Up North, ensuring accurate and immediate race results for all participants.

The Finish Line

All finishers will receive:

A bespoke Finisher’s Medal

Wild Deer Merchandise

A snack to help you refuel

T-Shirt Option

A custom event t-shirt is available as an optional extra during registration for £14.

Parking

Parking will be available on-site for just £5.00. Further details, including directions and access, will be provided in the pre-race info pack.

Whether you're a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs offer something truly special in one of the UK's most inspiring natural locations.

Mark your calendar for Saturday 5th June 2027 – we can’t wait to see you on the trails!

PATTERDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE

We are delighted to announce that this event will be supporting Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

The Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team is a volunteer emergency rescue service based in the Lake District, Cumbria. Established in 1964, the team provides search and rescue support for people in difficulty in the mountains, valleys, and lakes around the Ullswater Valley. Made up entirely of trained volunteers, the team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their operational area covers about 140 square kilometres of some of England’s highest and most popular fells, including Helvellyn. The team responds to incidents involving walkers, climbers, runners, and other outdoor users, as well as assisting with searches for missing people. Since its formation, the team has carried out thousands of rescues, making it one of the busiest mountain rescue teams in the UK.

You can make a donation when you sign up.

Description supplied by the event organiser.