Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2025-2026

The event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 with race HQ at Longtown Hall, Longtown, Herefordshire (HR2 0LD). Routes are self-navigated and run mostly on trail with an approximate split of 90% trail and 10% road (lanes). Distances and approximate lengths: 50 Miles / 80 km 32 Miles / 50 km 27 Mi..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a descent into Carsington Village and continues to Bradbourne ba..

Manvers Dusk till Dawn is an overnight endurance running event staged on the footpaths around Wath Manvers Lake. Runners complete as many 3.21-mile laps as possible within a 12-hour window, with the clubhouse on the course offering full facilities and a bag drop. The predominantly flat, off-road rou..

Beyond Trails presents Beyond Manchester, a trail and ultrarunning event in Manchester on 18 July 2026. Runners can choose a 25km Trail or a 55km Ultra, both starting and finishing in the Castlefield area. The route travels from central Manchester onto the Ship Canal and Salford Quays, passes the Im..

Winwick Hall Trail Races take place at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northamptonshire. The event includes three distances: 10k 5k 2k (children’s fun run) Entry fees are listed as £20 for the 10k, £15 for the 5k, and £8 for the 2k. Minimum ages on race day are 16 for the 10k, 12 for the 5k, and 4 for the..

Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost is an ultramarathon-style elimination race around the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, starting from the Swinsty/Fewston Car Park in North Lane, LS21 2NP. Runners complete 10 km loops, with four qualifying laps on a 10.5 km trail before eliminations begin. After each l..

Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra starting and finishing on the edge of Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds. The route visits villages including Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe, and ventures onto lesser-trodden trails through hidden valley..

Holme Moss Fell Race is an open event run by Holmfirth Harriers AC as part of the club’s Fell Championship. The demanding course covers about 28.5 km (17.8 miles) with around 1,285 metres of ascent, across rugged Pennine moorland on the edge of the Peak District. The route starts near Holme Moss and..

The AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half is a scenic running event held at Piglove By The River in Leeds, within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. The Ultra Trail covers approximately 43-45 km (27-28 miles), while the Super Trail Half is about 22 km (14 miles). The course is fast and flat, follow..

She Strides Women’s Only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon in West Yorkshire. The circular 50-kilometre race starts and finishes at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, weaving through woodlands, open moorland and the village of Howarth. The route includes varied terrain and about 14..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events. The course runs along the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, on a disused railway line that yields scenic river views and hints of the area’s industrial heritage. Runners choose from..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail event in the Peak District, based in the village of Hartington. Open to both runners and walkers, it offers two distance options described as marathon-ish and about 15 miles, allowing participants to choose a challenging route that explores the White Peak area..

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in North East Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District. The course loops through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys, weaving woodland tracks, farmland lanes and single-track trails with views from higher ground. The route covers just over 20 miles with about..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through tree-root–strewn woods, including a short tarmac stretch bef..

Flagg Moor Run is a revived fell race in the Peak District National Park, organized by Flagg Parish Council. The 5.5-mile route takes participants off road through fields, lanes and country roads from Flagg toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton, finishing with a steady downhill mile and a half back to the v..

The Foxton Hound Ultra is an ultra-distance trail event around Market Harborough. It offers two distances: 50k 100k The race is licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules. Race headquarters, start and finish are at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northamptonshire. Prizes are awarded to the top three mal..

Ilkley Skyline is a classic fell-running challenge on the moors around Ilkley, hosted by Great Owl Running. The event offers two distances: 22 miles (35 km) with about 3,000 ft (910 m) of ascent. The loop starts and finishes outside The Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead and traverses eight moors, includ..

Moel Famau 24 is a multi-hour hill and trail event on the Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau. Competitors use a loop on mountain slopes based at Plas Dolben Farm. The course is a loop of about 7.5 km with about 500 m of ascent per lap. Entrants may take part in either a 12-hour or 24-hour option. Solo run..

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable for runners of all abilities, from casual participants to PB..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a demanding Peak District trail event offering four distances: Ultra (41 miles with about 10,000 ft ascent), Marathon (26.9 miles, ~6,400 ft), Half (15.5 miles, ~4,000 ft), and 10 miles (10 miles, ~2,700 ft). Starting from Edale Village Hall, courses are self-naviga..