Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Experience the historic grounds of Harewood House with 5 km, 10 km, and Half Marathon trail runs. Enjoy scenic routes through 1,000 acres of woodlands and gardens with chip-timed results and canicross-friendly options.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Experience a themed night trail run through the rocky and boggy terrain of Rivington. Navigate 10km or Half Marathon routes using head torches and earn a unique glow in the dark finisher medal.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.

Experience a unique 10k race that transitions from rugged muddy trails to a smooth road return. This limited entry event in Sowerby Bridge offers two distinct terrains in a single marked course.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with this road race through the Lorton Valley. Choose between a half marathon or 10km distance starting in Cockermouth with no cut off times and live chip timing.

Test your endurance at this 50 mile ultra marathon held under UK Athletics Rules. Runners must have completed a marathon to participate in this licensed trail event based in the United Kingdom.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Traverse the rugged moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this trail event featuring distances of 26, 43, and 62 kilometers. Experience a diverse landscape of reservoirs, boulder fields, and high tracks with full timing and medical suppor..

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.

Experience an iconic 50 mile ultra marathon connecting Manchester and Liverpool. This UK Athletics sanctioned event requires previous marathon experience and offers a professional racing environment for endurance athletes.

Experience a scenic 14.35 mile trail run along the north east coast from Redcar to Staithes. This coastal event features 1591 feet of elevation and a generous five hour cutoff time for runners and walkers.

Experience a scenic trail marathon along the north east coast from Redcar to Whitby. This inclusive 26.5 mile event features coastal views and rugged cliff paths with a generous 10 hour cutoff for runners and walkers.

Experience a historic off-road route through scenic moorlands and woodland trails on the Calderdale Way Ultra. Choose between 50 and 30 mile distances passing through traditional Yorkshire towns and villages.