Trail Running calendar near Alston 2025-2026

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

The Cracoe Fell Races, held near Cracoe on the B6265 between Skipton and Grassington, is a challenging fell running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). The race covers 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with a climb of 900 feet (274 meters), starting with a gentle run through field..

The Borrowdale 21k Trail Race, organized by Fellside Events, is a scenic trail running event held in the Borrowdale Valley near Keswick, UK. Covering 21 kilometers with 550 meters of ascent, the course offers a varied terrain including woodland trails, rocky singletracks, lakeshore paths, and bridle..

The Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 21-kilometre trail race held in Keswick, Cumbria, along the shores of Derwentwater and surrounding fells. The hilly course offers varied terrain and stunning views, making it ideal for trail running enthusiasts. The route is well-marked, requiring no na..

The Post Hill Relay is a 3-person team running event held in Post Hill Woods, Pudsey, West Yorkshire. Participants each run a 2.5-mile loop along scenic trail paths, avoiding the steep hill reserved for a later challenge. The race fosters a friendly and competitive atmosphere with categories for mal..

The Fell Em Doon 5 Miler is a midweek trail running event held in Ashington Community Woods, Northumberland. The race features a flat, wide, two-lap course covering 5 miles on good trail paths, making it accessible and fast-paced. Open to runners aged 15 and over, the event offers age-related and ma..

The Saltaire - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Salts Mill. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of t..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is an exciting new running event set around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway. This trail run features a friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the popular Clowbridge 5k Series, with a total elevation gain of 175 meters over the 10-kilometer course. It is..

Stately Trails: Aske Hall is a scenic running and walking event held at Forcett Park, the private estate of the Georgian Aske Hall near Richmond. Participants can choose between 5km or 10km distances on a fully marked, lapped course featuring gentle trails through pasture fields, farm tracks, and wo..

The PFW Running - Cuerden Curve 10K is a new trail running event set in Cuerden Valley Park, Preston. The 10K course features an undulating, off-road route that offers scenic views and a natural setting among trees and wildlife, suitable for runners of all abilities. The race starts and finishes at..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail running event held in the Lake District, UK, from July 25th to 27th, 2025. The Lakeland 100 is a challenging 100-mile circular route starting and finishing in Coniston, featuring approximately 6,300 meters of ascent. It traverses scenic fells an..

The James Herriot Country Trail Run is a popular annual 14-kilometer trail race held near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale, England. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, the event attracts runners from across England who enjoy a scenic course featuring moorland tracks and paths. The start and fi..

Ambleside Sports, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a prominent running event taking place in Rydal Park, Ambleside. The race features a challenging 1.70-mile course with an elevation gain of 800 feet, catering to various age categories from under 9 to seniors. This..

The Borrowdale Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing in the village of Rosthwaite. The race covers approximately 17 miles (27 km) with a demanding ascent of around 6,500 feet (2,000 meters). Known for its tough terrain and significant elevati..

She Strides Women only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The circular 50K route traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. The course features 5,000 feet of a..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a 37-mile trail running event held in the scenic North Pennines AONB, UK, starting and finishing in Allendale. The route loops through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead, showcasing dramatic landscapes including heather moors, riverside trails, meadows, and historic mining vi..

The Osmotherley Show Fell Race, held in North Yorkshire, UK, is an 8.8 km (5.5 miles) challenging fell race featuring a climb of 320 meters (1050 feet). It is part of the Esk Valley Fell Race Summer Series and open to runners aged 16 and over. The race follows FRA rules and safety standards, with th..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, take place at the Gisburn Forest Hub in Slaidburn, Lancashire. This event features two distances: a 10k trail race with 666 feet of elevation and a half marathon with 1,400 feet of elevation. The courses traverse enchanting woodland trails..

The Farleton Knott Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place near Kendal, England, on the Dallam Tower Estate. The challenging 2.6-mile (4.2 km) course features a climb of 750 feet (230 meters), ascending the front of Farleton Knott, crossing the summit,..

The South Shields 10 Mile is a scenic running event held along the beautiful coastline of South Shields, starting at the Souter Lighthouse National Trust site. Renowned in the North East running calendar, it serves as a popular fitness benchmark before the Great North Run. The course features stunni..