Trail Running calendar near Askham 2025-2026

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

Run the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon on 4 April 2026 for a scenic women only route through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail and support The Elm Foundation. Enjoy a campfire finish with medal, cake and hot drinks.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Explore the rolling Yorkshire Wolds from Driffield Showground on 11 to 12 April 2026 with 30 mile and 50 mile LDWA routes. Enjoy checkpoint support, camping and a hearty finishers meal as you tackle classic countryside trails.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

Tackle the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a single loop 54 miles through Northamptonshire countryside, Salcey Forest and canal towpaths from Brixworth Country Park. Expect varied trails, supportive checkpoints and a memorable finisher's medal.

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.

Tackle 28 miles along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026, choosing to start from Market Harborough or Northampton for a scenic out and back challenge. Expect quiet trails, two tunnels so bring a head torch, feed stations..

Run a scenic 10k trail loop through the Nene Valley countryside, over green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with an aid station, this spring race is ideal for runners wanting a country escape.

Tackle the Pennine Bridleway in the intimate Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge, a supported 137 km mountain route across wild moors with indoor checkpoints and a hostel style finish. Capped at 20 entrants, it promises remote scenery and..

Tackle 230 km of the Pennine Bridleway over several days and 75 hours, running from the Peak District into Cumbria. Expect wild uplands, staffed checkpoints and a small supportive field for a true adventure run.

On 18 April 2026 join the Burnsall Trail Half in the Yorkshire Dales, the opening race of the Due North Half Marathon series. Enjoy a scenic trail route along riverside paths with great views and a post race meal, beer and race goodies.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic trail challenge in the heart of Burnsall with the 12K opening leg of the Burnsall half marathon. Expect a friendly atmosphere, well marked route, post race food and a beer, plus the option to enter the three race series.

Take on a scenic 12 km trail through Burnsall and the Dales on 18 April 2026 as part of the Due North series. Expect on course drinks, a post race meal and a beer at the finish for a friendly, well supported day out.