Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2025-2026

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek fell running event held near Scorton and Nicky Nook, close to Garstang, UK. The race covers a challenging 5-mile (8 km) course with 1000 feet (310 meters) of ascent, featuring partially flagged routes through scenic countryside. Participants must carry mandatory..

The Way of the Roses is a new 6-hour running challenge taking place at Rawcliffe Country Park, York. Participants run a flat, 3.42-mile loop along cycle paths from Rawcliffe to Skelton, completing as many laps as they choose within the time limit. Distances can range from a single lap to over 27 mil..

The Edenfield Fell Race will take place in Edenfield on Sunday 1 June 2025.

The BOFRA Kettlewell race is a fell running event held in Kettlewell, UK, featuring a challenging 1.4-mile (2.25 km) course with 600 feet (170 meters) of climb. The race starts from the cricket field, with parking available nearby. Runners face a fast start to reach a gully bottleneck, then continue..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail running event held at Worksop College, starting in Worksop and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The course is mostly on trails with a short closed road section, offering participants beautiful natural surroundings. The event honor..

The Hebden Bridge Fell Race is a challenging 10K event that takes place in the scenic landscape of Hebden Bridge. The race features a steep ascent to Stoodley Pike and is designed for both experienced fell runners and newcomers to the sport. The course includes a mix of trail and open moorland, ensu..

The Burbage Skyline Fell Race is a 9.9 km event organized by Dark Peak, featuring 290 meters of elevation gain. Held annually, it offers a challenging route through rocky and boggy terrain, including river crossings, suitable for experienced runners. Participants must wear trail or fell shoes and ca..

The Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series is a well-established running event held in Methley, Leeds, featuring three flat 5-kilometre races along the scenic Aire and Calder Navigation canal towpath. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, the series offers a fast course that is fully marshaled and measured,..

Calver Peak is a fell race taking place in Calver Village, near Bakewell. The event features a short race covering a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 900 feet (275 m), showcasing the beautiful limestone scenery of the area. It is categorized as a Category B race, making it potent..

The Up the Nab Fell Race is a challenging 3.1-mile hill race held at Glossop Rugby Club in Charlesworth. Organized with UK Athletics insurance, the event takes place on June 4th, 2025, starting at 7 pm. Participants can enter online for £6 plus a booking fee or pay £9 on the day.The race features a..

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a 6km fell running event held near Pontesbury School in Shropshire, featuring a total ascent of 354 meters. It is part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Race Series and is WFRA registered. The race follows a new course introduced in 2024 over Pontesford Hill, offering a..

The Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race is a challenging 10 km (6.2 miles) fell running event held in the South/West Pennines, starting from Rivington Hall Barn grounds near Bolton, England. The course features a significant ascent of 420 meters (1378 feet) over a mix of road, rough trails, and open fell..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell running event held in Carsington Village, Derbyshire, starting and finishing near St Margaret’s Church. The 9.5 km (6 miles) course features varied terrain including steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths, and tracks, with 267 meters (875 feet) of ascent. R..

The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025 is a challenging trail running event held on June 7, 2025, at Bakewell Showground in Derbyshire, England, within the Peak District National Park. It features four routes ranging from a 10 km short run to a demanding 101 km ultra with 2,840 meters of elevation gain. The..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.2-mile trail race held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton. The course features over 2,000 feet of ascent and follows well-established footpaths such as the Dal..

The North Leeds Skyline, organized by Great Owl Running, is a trail running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, featuring stunning views of Wharfedale and surrounding landmarks. It offers multiple race distances: a 50km Ultra Trail with 1000m elevation, a 25km Super Trail with 650m elevation, and a..

The Weets will take place in Barnoldswick on Saturday 7 June 2025.

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, the route passes through high moorland, valleys, and notable locations including the historic village of Haworth, hom..

The Crackpots Trail Run is an 11-kilometre award-winning trail race held in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Set within the scenic Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the undulating course features mixed terrain including quiet country roads, off-road trails, moorland, and fi..

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is an exciting running event that offers participants a choice of distances: 7 miles, 14 miles, or a full marathon. This unique race, now in its fifth year, takes place along a scenic route starting from Coalport Village Hall, featuring parts of the Silkin Way and cr..