Trail Running calendar near Barrowford 2025-2026

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Run 50K from Whitby to Pickering visiting eight railway stations along scenic, rugged trails with mud, rocks and uneven ground. Partially self navigational and fully tracked in 2026, the event welcomes quick walkers with a 13 hour cutoff.

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 de..

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Tackle the iconic Helvellyn circuit in the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoints, GPS tracking and hearty vegan soup at the finish..

Epic 28 km skyrace on Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent over knife edge ridgelines, graded scrambles and loose scree slopes. Entry is limited and vetted, so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Run into the night at Manvers Dusk till Dawn, a 12 hour overnight challenge around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile off road loop. Enjoy clubhouse facilities and a medal while testing your night running skills with a good head torch.

Tackle the classic Cracoe fell race near Skipton and Grassington with rough fields, tussocks and a sharp climb to the summit. Short but fierce 4.2 km course that rewards power and grit and counts towards the BOFRA championship.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.

Classic Lake District ultra races from Coniston offering 100 mile and 50 mile trail challenges across rugged fells and scenic passes. Expect demanding terrain, checkpoints and a true fell running experience for seasoned ultrarunners.

Tackle a scenic 55 km loop from Pocklington across quiet valleys, meadows and village lanes in the Yorkshire Wolds with about 4,100 ft of ascent. Expect live GPS tracking, vegan friendly aid and eco medal choices at the finish.

Test your limits at Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost, an elimination ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with 10 km laps and progressive knockouts until one runner remains. Trophies, finisher tee and medal await.

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Holme Moss Fell Race on 26 July 2026 is a thrilling 28.5 km moorland challenge with 1,285 m ascent, starting and finishing at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club. Expect rough remote terrain, river crossings and mandatory navigation and safety kit.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour on 1 August 2026, running beneath the iconic abbey ruins. Expect rolling moorland, waymarked trails and full tracking for a classic North York Moors test.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.