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Lake District Running Festival 2026: The Highlights!
It was a gorgeous sunny weekend in Grasmere for the Lake District Running Festival this year. Each year is unique to those who came along, so we want to recap 2026’s highlights!
How to Run a 24-Hour Ultra: Tips from the Grasmere 24
Sophie took on the 24hr Ultra this year at the Lake District Running Festival. From mantras for night-time laps to revitalising bacon rolls, find out Sophie’s top tips for the ultra-curious.
How to Train For Your First Trail Marathon
Thinking about taking on your first trail marathon? OMM Athlete Chris Holdsworth shares his top tips on everything from training and nutrition to pacing, kit and course preparation to help you get the most from your day in the hills.
What is a Mountain Marathon? An introduction through the OMM Lite
Designed in the contours of the full OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) event, the OMM Lite is the perfect introductory event to the realm of navigational racing. Learn all about it!
OMM Lite: An Ideal First Step into Mountain Marathon Events
Adventure, navigation and a new challenge await. Discover why OMM Lite has become the perfect gateway into the world of mountain marathons.
Lake District Running Festival – Race Director Report (Weekend Summary)
From epic performances to first-time finishers, Race Director Carrie Gibson reflects on a memorable weekend in Grasmere and the moments that made the 2026 Lake District Running Festival so special.
What's on?
British Orienteering Navigation Maze and Trails
All ages and abilities are welcome to have a go at navigation with free trails organised by British Orienteering! Can you navigate around the mini maze
Through the Night: Stories from Ultras, mountains and long days out
What draws someone towards running through the night, across mountains, through bad weather and long periods of discomfort — and what keeps them coming back?
One heck of an adventure: The Steve Parr Round
Join us for a Q&A style session taking a relaxed and honest look behind ultra runner Harry Firth’s Steve Parr Round FKT attempt. From the
Onsite bar
The popular FellBeck Farm bar will be serving some excellent real ales, wines & soft drinks. (We recommend the Fell Runner IPA). Relax and refresh