Trail Running calendar near Barrow-in-Furness 2025-2026

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle 11 km of steep climbs and technical descents across Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor at the Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026. Expect rugged single track, stunning moorland views and friendly post race cakes and coffee.

Run 100 km across the Lake District on Lakes Traverse 2026, a coast to coast ultramarathon from St Bees to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect dramatic fells, lakeside trails and a tough, unforgettable experience for seasoned runners.

Join a guided recce of the Glyders between Llanberis and the Ogwen Valley, covering 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent in Snowdonia. Small groups led by qualified, experienced runners set out from Capel Curig for a rewarding mountain day.

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Run the Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported multi day ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Cover about 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three national parks for an epic end of March challenge.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

DalesRunner 20 invites trail runners to tackle the rugged Yorkshire Dales around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor. Expect very hilly, technical single track with steep climbs and wild descents on a fully marked route. Entries are limited.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Carneddau leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig on Sunday 29 March 2026, tackling 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent. Run in small groups led by experienced mountain leaders who completed Paddy Buckley Round..

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

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.

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 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.

RunThrough Lake District Festival in Keswick features scenic 53k and 23k routes past Derwent Water, Scafell Pike and Catbells. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, a themed medal, chip timing, well stocked aid stations and a hot post race meal.

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.

Take on a classic 20 mile mountain loop in Galloway with 1850 m ascent, summiting Merrick and ridge lines for stunning upland views. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, this tough scenic race raises funds to support their mountain r..

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.