About This Event
The Grasmere Gallop has evolved into the Lake District Running Festival, bringing together multiple trail distances in one of England's most celebrated running destinations. Based in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this weekend event combines the iconic routes runners have come to love with an expanded festival experience that includes workshops, talks, and guided sessions. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Grasmere's fells and tarns, the festival maintains the welcoming atmosphere that has defined the original event while creating a comprehensive weekend for runners, families, and friends. The festival format brings together everything from a children's fun run to a challenging 42-kilometer trail route, all radiating from the same basecamp in the historic village of Grasmere. More than just a series of races, the Lake District Running Festival represents the evolution of trail running events toward community-focused experiences that celebrate both athletic achievement and the natural environment that makes the Lake District a UNESCO World Heritage site.