Trail Running calendar near Blackshaw Head 2025-2026

Set in the Buttermere Valley, the Buttermere Trail Race is a 20-kilometre circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, framed by dramatic fells. The route suits all abilities, with the course fully marked so no navigation is required. It blends lakeside trails, hard-packed rock..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is held in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, with the Race HQ at The Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club. The event offers four distances: 100km (out and back along the Rochdale Canal, with minimal elevation), 50km (start in Ancoats, finishing in Sowerby Bridge, following the..

Blubberhouses Moor is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event hosted by Nidderdale LDWA at Blubberhouses Moor, Yorkshire. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026, with online entries opening on 25 September 2025. Historically Nidderdale ran two Challenge events yearly, but..

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 are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon tracing Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Run by Ourea Events, it embraces an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency. The course follows the same coast-to-coast line as the Northern Traverse, passing through the..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..

Moors Traverse is an 80-kilometre ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay along the North York Moors. Starting along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the route winds east through eastern Yorkshire to a scenic finish on the Robi..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L Ultra 50) is a 50-mile, heavily supported ultramarathon from Manchester to Liverpool, following the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. Held on Good Friday, it attracts around 750 participants and features a fast, well-marked cou..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with options for solo or relay participation. The course follows..

Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail race by First Light Adventure in Derbyshire, near Sutton Scarsdale. The course follows a Lunar Trails-inspired out-and-back route from Rock Lane Race HQ through Sutton Spring Wood to the Five Pits Trail, with rolling climbs. It’s a half mara..

MindOverMoors – The OG! is a North Yorkshire trail race held at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub (YO21 2AP). The circular, well-and clearly marked course runs about 10km (around 6 miles) with roughly 1100 feet of ascent, set in the North Yorkshire Moors, and includes a single mid-race aid station. The event'..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is an ultramarathon and trail race starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall near Ripon, England. In 2026 it offers three distances: 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 750, 1,750 and 3,500 feet. The route largely follows the Ripon Rowel, weaving through w..

The Woldsman is an LDWA East Yorkshire endurance event held at Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire. Participants choose between 30-mile or 50-mile routes starting from the showground and heading through the scenic Yorkshire Wolds. The 50-mile option must be completed in 20 hours, with a 25-mile c..

Stanhope Trail Races take place in Stanhope, County Durham, starting and finishing at Stanhope Showground. The event offers two main routes: a 10k and a half marathon (about 14.6 miles), with elevation gains around 1,200 ft and 1,887 ft. Runners traverse the North Pennines AONB, featuring open moorl..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..