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THE L-EVATE
GUIDE.

Your next start line. Kit that fits your miles. A little more confidence before you head out.

Reviewed 6 October 2026 · UK road & trail running

Find your next start line.

Road or trail? Pick your challenge and check the organiser’s latest entry details.

adidas Manchester Marathon event photograph

18 April 2027

Road

adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester · Marathon · 26.2 miles

Before you enter

Check the organiser for remaining charity routes into the event. A marathon needs a gradual, structured build-up.

Public entries sold out

Event & entry details
Keswick Mountain Festival event photograph

21–23 May 2027

Trail

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick · Lake District · 5K to ultra · multiple events

Before you enter

A choice of trail distances in a mountain-festival setting. Check the individual race date, climbing and mandatory kit before entering.

Entry launch: October 2026

Event & entry details
Lake District Running Festival event photograph

4–6 June 2027

Trail

Lake District Running Festival

Grasmere · Lake District · 5K · 10K · 17K · marathon · ultra

Before you enter

Shorter trail options through to bigger endurance challenges. Choose your distance around current fitness, not just ambition.

Entries open when checked

Event & entry details
Windermere Marathon event photograph

13 June 2027

Road

Windermere Marathon

Ambleside · Lake District · Marathon · 26.2 miles

Before you enter

A scenic, challenging road marathon around Windermere. Include hills in your preparation rather than relying only on flat runs.

Entries open when checked

Event & entry details

Start smaller: parkrun

Free, weekly timed 5K events — not races. Walk, jog, run or volunteer. Find a local event and check its start time.

Find a parkrun

Dates and entry notes checked 6 October 2026, not live availability. Event websites are the source of truth; distances and entry conditions can change.