Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Evening 5km and 10km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, running along riverside trails and the Trans Pennine Trail, with toilets, bag storage and a post-race drink from Piglove Brewery. Entry limited to 150, minimum age 18.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

She Strides Women only 50K is a women only ultramarathon in West Yorkshire with a circular marked 50 km route and about 1400 m of ascent. Four vegan friendly checkpoints and a ten hour cutoff at checkpoint 4 support participants.

A 37 mile reverse route of Isaac's Tea Trail through the North Pennines AONB with about 4800 ft of ascent. Solo ultra and three person relay options include a GPX map, marshals, checkpoints and event tracking.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale on footpaths through woods, fields and a riverside stretch, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal; starts and finishes at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off-road loops through fields and woodland, a 100-athlete cap, prize money for the winner and an extra award for anyone surpassing 100 miles.

A fell race held within the Osmotherley Show in North Yorkshire on 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over with day registration and show admission required.

A 17 mile fell race around Borrowdale with about 6500 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at the Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite. The route visits Scafell Pike and Great Gable and requires specific prior fell-racing experience and mandatory..

A 10 km trail race through the forest around Gisburn Forest Hub on 1 August 2026, licensed and run to England Athletics rules. Entries include chip timing, a race medal, photography and on-site refreshments; entrants must be 18 or older.

A fell race on Farleton Knott near Kendal with a **2.60 mile** route and 750 feet of climb, designated as a BOFRA Championship counter. Separate senior, under-17 and junior courses are provided and parking costs £3.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A 10 mile coastal out-and-back in South Shields on 2 August 2026 marking the 10th anniversary. Mixed surface route with marshal support, finisher medals and awards for top male and female finishers.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A multi terrain 5.5 mile (8.8 km) course around historic Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with number and chip collection at the college sports hall and prizes for individual and team finishers.