Trail Running calendar near Blackpool 2025-2026

The Yomp Mountain Challenge is a multi-day running event held in the Upper Eden Valley, East Cumbria, centered around Kirkby Stephen and Mallerstang. The 2025 edition marks its 40th year, featuring six events over three days, including a 65k Ultra Yomp, a 26-mile Mountain Marathon, a 20k and 10k Yom..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, covering approximately 11.2 km. Open to 400 runners of all abilities, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropshire Union Canal, a disused railway line, farmland, woodland, and the boardwalk t..

The Three Lakes Classic is a 14.5-mile running event held at Rother Valley Country Park. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a marked and marshaled route to assist navigation. The race offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with all participants receiving a mug and goody bag up..

Buttermere Sailbeck is a challenging fell race held in Buttermere Village, featuring a demanding course of just over 9 miles with more than 4000 feet of climbing. The route ascends Knott Rigg, traverses the ridgeline of Ard Crags, and includes a tough climb up Causey Pike before a scenic run across..

The Pen-y-Ghent Fell Race, held in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, is a challenging mountain course covering 12.2 km (7.6 miles) with 500 meters (1640 feet) of climbing. This event, categorized as an AM race, features a steep scramble to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent and follows a scenic route along t..

The Kettlewell (Skirfare) Half Marathon, held in the Yorkshire Dales, is a challenging trail race featuring approximately 900 meters of ascent over three steep climbs with thrilling descents. The course offers spectacular views of Wharfedale, including riverside footpaths, rolling moors, and grassy..

The Punk Panther Otley High Views is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, featuring routes that traverse the highest points around the town with stunning, uninterrupted views of Wharfedale. The race offers multiple distances ranging from a half marathon (13 miles) to ultramarathon di..

The Peak Raid Evening Race is a summer score fell race held around Longstone Edge, starting from The Crispin Inn in Great Longstone. Participants have two hours to navigate and collect as many points as possible by visiting controls scattered across the course, using provided waterproof maps and con..

The Manorlands PaintRush is a vibrant 5-kilometre colour run held in Bingley, Yorkshire, supporting the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The cross-country course features an undulating profile with three laps, including seven paint stations that douse participants in bright colours, plus obstacles to a..

The Yomp - Out of Eden 5k is a family-friendly running event held at Pennine View Park in East Cumbria, near Kirkby Stephen. The 5k course features a scenic, low-level route that includes the Millennium Bridge over Stenkrith waterfall and the Merrygill and Podgill viaducts, offering stunning views o..

The West Yorkshire Trail Run, held at Harewood House in Leeds, offers runners a scenic experience through over 100 acres of stunning estate grounds. Participants can choose between two distances: 22km and 13km. The course features lush woodlands, landscaped gardens, and lakeside views, including hig..

The Hawkswick Dash is a fell running event held in Hawkswick, Littondale, located between Grassington and Arncliffe in the UK. The race covers a distance of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a challenging 600 feet (170 meters) climb. The course begins with a gentle track, followed by a steep ascent to the r..

"Av Seen Thee A'fore at Slawit" is a scenic trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque town of Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. Participants will follow the historic Huddersfield Narrow Gauge canal, enjoying a well-paved towpath with a constant steady incline and..

Rodney's Pillar is a fell running event organized by the Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race covers a distance of 5.2 km with a total ascent of 280 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register,..

The DCRO Dash is an annual running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation to raise funds for their volunteer cave rescue team. Held in the scenic hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District, the race covers approximately 8.5 km with a total ascent of 370 meters. Participan..

The Grindleford Fell Race is a scenic 4.5-mile (7.9 km) running event held in Grindleford, starting from the village playing fields. The course takes runners through Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate, and back via the picturesque Padley Gorge. A highlight of the race is the celebrated river crossing ne..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring an undulating trail course around the reservoir. The half marathon includes an out-and-back section..

SkyRun Eryri® is Wales' premier skyrunning event held in the iconic Snowdonia (Eryri) region, starting from Rhyd-Ddu. The event features four challenging races ranging from 16 km to 52 km, including the 38 km Snowdon SkyRace and the 52 km 14 Peaks Ultra. Participants experience significant elevation..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, offering three challenging options: two separate 50k routes through Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or a combined figure-of-eight 100k course covering both counties. The 100k..