Trail Running calendar near Bamford 2025-2026

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

Swainby Sweep is a circular trail race in the North York Moors National Park, based at Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG). Runners choose between a 7-mile and a 16-mile loop that traverses moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way, with views of Cod Beck, Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents an..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road ultramarathon in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, organized by She Strides Events. Entrants choose 30-, 50-, or 100-mile options. The 50-mile course travels over moorland and woodland trails, with views above Todmorden, Old Town and Norland Moor, plus canal sections an..

Ultra Trails’ Wold Rangers Way Ultra is a 50 km circular route starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course largely follows the Wold Rangers Way, passing through dry valleys and villages such as Huggate, Fridaythorpe, Thixendale, Fimber and Wetwan..

The Fellsman Dart is the shorter companion to the iconic Fellsman, offering a demanding traverse across remote, rugged fell and moorland in the Yorkshire Dales. The 30+ mile (approx. 48 km) point-to-point course runs from Redshaw to Threshfield, climbing about 4,200 feet and passing 13 hilltop and r..

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk starting at Holdgate Church, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It offers two routes, 22 miles and 10 miles, both returning via the Jack Mytton Way. The longer route climbs to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire, with the circuit continuing ov..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

Set along the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, the Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon uses a traffic-free, multi-terrain rail-trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The 13-mile trail section provides a scenic, historic backdrop with a gentle downhill on the return, making it suitable for both se..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon staged by GB Ultras in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Malham Showfield. The route covers 50 miles with approximately 2,593m of ascent, taking in Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the Yor..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is staged in Worcestershire, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall (WR6 6AZ). Runners can choose 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles; the 47-mile option features about 2,941 m of ascent (nearly 10,000 ft). The course is an out-and-back along the Worcestershire Way, with turn poi..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

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 highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is a trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, a 250-acre wildlife haven and home to the UK's first floating visitor centre. The course winds along reserve paths past lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands, offering a natural, undulating backdrop. Distances..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event by Race Harborough, staged at the picturesque Deene Park Estate near Corby. The festival features three challenges that can form The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge (25k across five 5k laps on the hour for five hours), Headlight Ho..