Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2024-2025

The Dan Lee Military Race is a ten-mile running event held in memory of former Royal Marine and firefighter Dan Lee. The race features a challenging course with 1447 feet of elevation gain across mixed terrain, including quiet roads and moorland. Participants can choose to run or compete in a weight..

The L100 Recce 3 event, part of the Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 series, takes place from Buttermere to Dalemain, covering a distance of 33 miles. Scheduled for March 23, 2025, this recce day is designed to help participants familiarize themselves with the course, which includes notable locations such ..

The Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash is an exciting running event that takes place on Pendle Hill, offering participants a chance to run in the dark while supporting the local mountain rescue team. The challenging 9.2 km course begins in Barley, leading runners up the tourist path to the Beacon, acr..

The Grasmere 5K and 10K Trail Runs are set to take place on March 29, 2025, in the picturesque Lake District. Renowned for its stunning scenery, the event features a beautiful 10K route that includes Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, and Rydal Water, while the 5K course offers a scenic lap around Gr..

The Fremington Frenzy is an 11km running event taking place in Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor, designed as an accessible introduction to the DalesRunner race series. Participants will experience stunning ascents, technical descents, and breathtaking views of Swaledale while navigating a well-marked c..

The DalesRunner 20 is an exhilarating trail race set in the scenic Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor, taking place on March 29, 2025. Covering a distance of 18.3 km, the course features challenging ascents, stunning ridge-running, and technical descents, making it a favorite among local runners. Partici..

The Canalathon Ultra is an exciting running event taking place along the scenic Rochdale Canal, featuring various distances including 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km. Participants will enjoy a flat, well-maintained course that allows for fast times, with minimal elevation and no navigation..

The Ranger Ultras PB270km Trail Challenge is an exciting endurance event taking place along the Pennine Bridleway, covering a distance of 270km within a 100-hour timeframe. Participants will experience runnable trails, iconic scenery, and generous timings, making it accessible for both seasoned runn..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place from April 3 to April 5, 2025. Participants will tackle a challenging 137km course along the Pennine Bridleway, with a generous 50-hour time limit. The event features runnable trails, stunning scenery, and well..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees on the west coast and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring iconic landscapes ..

The Lakes Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon set in the stunning Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Participants will start at St Bees and traverse the landscape, finishing in Shap, with a total ascent of approximately 3500 meters. Runners hav..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon set in Chester, featuring a scenic route that includes the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way, and various local landmarks. Participants will face an elevation gain of 1590 meters and must complete the course within a 32-hour cut-off time. The ..

The Five Trigs event is a challenging route that takes participants around five Trig Points in the South Pennines, with Blackstone Edge being the most northerly point. Open to both walkers and runners, the event features a distance of 19 miles and an ascent of 3000 feet. Participants are required to..

The RunThrough Lake District Ultra Trails event features two challenging race distances: 50k and 20k, set against the stunning backdrop of Borrowdale, Keswick. Scheduled for April 5, 2025, this event invites runners of all levels to experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District. Partic..

The Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Peak District, organized by Nice Work Race Management. Participants can enjoy a traffic-free course that follows a former railway line, featuring stunning views, four railway tunnels, and the iconic Monsal Vi..

The Five Trig Points event is a challenging 19-mile race set in the scenic area of Delph, Saddleworth, featuring a significant ascent of 3000 feet. Participants navigate a route that includes five local trig points, primarily along footpaths and trails, including sections of the Pennine Way. The cou..

The Calderdale Hike is an annual event set in the scenic high Pennine valleys of Calderdale, featuring three challenging routes of 36, 26, and 17 miles. Open to both walkers and runners aged 14 and over, participants can enjoy stunning views while navigating steep ascents and descents. The event, or..

The Dales Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 55km ultra marathon that follows Wainwright's renowned coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. This event showcases the stunning landscapes of the North Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the iconic Nine Standards. Emphas..

The Moors Traverse® is an 80km ultra marathon that follows Wainwright's iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood's Bay. This event, organized by Ourea Events, emphasizes self-sufficiency and adventure, taking participants through the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors Na..

The Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Peak District, organized by Nice Work Race Management. Participants can enjoy a traffic-free course that follows a former railway line, featuring stunning views, four railway tunnels, and the iconic Monsal Vi..