Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2025-2026

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually in the village of Rainow, on the edge of the Peak District, UK. Covering a challenging 5-mile (8 km) hilly route with 751 feet of ascent, the course features scenic footpaths including White Nancy and the Kerridge Ridge. The event attracts..

The Lothersdale Fell Race is a challenging short-distance event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, held annually in Lothersdale. Covering approximately 3.4 miles (5.4 km) with a 180-meter (591 ft) climb, the race takes participants up to the trig point on Pinhaw. It is open to runners..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still provides a cracking running experience. Organized by..

The Brockholes Bimble, organized by PFW Running, is a trail running event set in the scenic Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, covering 250 acres of wildlife habitat including lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands. The event offers multiple distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and an ultra,..

The Eastnor Castle Backyard event, scheduled for May 10, 2025, features both solo and relay running options. Participants can choose between an 8-hour race covering 33.3 miles or a 12-hour race covering 50 miles, both set on a 4.167-mile course. Solo runners will start new laps on the hour, while re..

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a challenging 14-mile (22.5 km) fell running event held near Clitheroe, Lancashire, with a demanding 1250m (4101 ft) climb. Starting from Downham Village Hall, the course features steep climbs, rough moorland, and few paths, testing runners' navigation and endurance...

The Furty Furlong is a challenging 3.75-mile off-road race held at Mapplewell Meadows Farm in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Organized by Kingstone Runners, the course features a tough, hilly terrain primarily on grass with some gravel and shale sections, and can be muddy at times. The event offers vari..

The Marsden Moors and Marathon is a challenging outdoor event held near Huddersfield in the scenic Colne Valley. Participants can choose from three circular routes of 26.2, 23, or 18 miles, with the full marathon route newly incorporated. The course features moorland terrain, reservoirs, and valley..

The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race held in Derbyshire, skirting the eastern fringes of the Peak District around Chesterfield. Now in its 9th year, the route largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing diverse landscapes including high moorland, ancient woodlands, reservoirs, rolling..

The 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is an endurance running event taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales, on May 10-11, 2025. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can choose to walk, run, or alternat..

The PFW Running - Cottam Canter is a multi-distance running event held at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire. The course features a scenic 5K loop starting on the sports arena grounds, then following the Lancaster canal towpath, passing through canal locks, the Millennium Ribble L..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile running event set in Northamptonshire, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the race offers five distance options, including an ultra marathon, marathon, three-quarter marath..

Run Nidderdale is a 6-mile trail race set in the scenic Nidderdale countryside, organized by the Nidderdale Fell and Trail Running Club. The event features a well-marked, marshalled route that takes runners through ancient woodland, across moorland, and up to a trig point with stunning valley views...

The Avenham Amble, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in Preston, starting and finishing at Avenham Park Cafe beside the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with hard surface paths. Distances offered ar..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

The Caradoc Classic is a 5.6 km (3.5 miles) fell running race held in Forest Glen, Wellington, Telford, as part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series. Featuring a challenging ascent of 268 meters (879 feet), the event is open to runners aged 15 and above, with junior races available for younger parti..

The Hayfield May Queen is a village fell race held in mid-May as part of local festivities. Covering approximately 2.9 miles with 700 feet of ascent, the race starts at the Scout Hut and includes a climb to Lantern Pike. It is run under FRA rules, with entry on the day costing £5 for seniors and £1..

The Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from the Mid Wales Art Centre and finishing in Shrewsbury. The route follows the River Severn, passing notable landmarks such as Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, and the Montgomery Canal Walk. Runners must maintain a mini..

The Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from Shrewsbury and ending in Worcester. The route follows the River Severn, passing through scenic landmarks and towns such as Atcham, Coalport, Bewdley, and Stourport. Runners enjoy a flat course with checkpoints offering veg..