Trail Running calendar near Borrowdale 2025-2026

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route, both offering beautiful countryside views. The 2026 event features the South loop first, p..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event returning for its seventh year, offering participants a choice between 5 or 10-mile routes around the scenic Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. The courses feature a mix of terrain, including fi..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire. Starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial, the flat 5.24-mile out-and-back loop follows a tarmac path along the Ribble estuary, passing scenic spots like Fairhaven Lake, Granny's Bay, an..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held in the Eden Valley, starting and finishing at Morland Village Hall near Penrith, UK. The course is predominantly off-road, featuring mixed terrain with 3,000 feet of elevation gain. It runs alongside the Pennines to the east and the Howgills..

Born 2B Wild III is a popular trail running event held at Hamsterley Forest, offering an approximately 5k course through natural terrain featuring mud, hills, obstacles, and trails. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the race welcomes runners of all abilities and their dogs, with canine particip..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through industrial areas, country parks, and riverside meadows. The event emphasizes personal challen..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The course is most..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road with race headquarters at The Black Horse pub. Covering 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, the course features tough climbs including the infamous Chevin Steps, Surprise View, D..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The scenic route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—passing through iconic landmarks, woodlands, and open meadows. The event emphasizes cama..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The circular course loops around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring a mix of lakeshore trails, rocky paths, grassy tracks, and woodland sin..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers runners scenic ultra-distance races along the Rochdale Canal through Yorkshire and Lancashire's historic industrial towns. The event features flat, fast courses with minimal elevation and no navigati..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race held in northern England. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the route follows Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast path, crossing three National Parks and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The course f..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, offer a popular annual trail running event over two days in March 2026. The event features a 10km and a 5km trail run, with the 10km route acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the UK, passing..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra running event across the Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the course traverses scenic and rugged terrain including Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grised..

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra-distance running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay. The course traces the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and winds through eastern Yorkshire,..

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..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular mountain race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent and passes notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness,..