Trail Running calendar near Borrowdale 2025-2026

The Great Lakes Fell Race is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Stool End Farm, Great Langdale. With 2,130 meters of ascent, the course features a tough, varied route including a steep climb up The Band to Bowf..

The Hopper 12 hr Looped Trail Race takes place at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, on June 21, 2025. Runners complete as many 4.2-mile loops as possible within 12 hours, each loop featuring approximately 650 feet of elevation gain. The event is designed to help participants practice pacing for Back..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic distances: a 9-mile circular course and a 3.5-mile route. Both courses f..

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 11.3 km (7 miles) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tussocky moorland, and steep climbs and de..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..

The Aggies Staircase is a Category AS fell race held in Darwen, UK, covering 4 miles (6.4 km) with a challenging ascent of 1,148 feet (350 meters). The race starts at Punstock Road green and features three major climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steep Aggies Staircase. The course include..

Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race is a challenging 3.8-mile (6.1 km) fell running event held in the Brushes Clough Country Park area near Shaw, Oldham, UK. The course features a mix of moorland trails, forest paths, and rough terrain with a total ascent of approximately 1,050 feet (323 meters). Starting nea..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held near Cragg Vale Church in Calderdale. Covering approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an 800 ft (244 m) ascent, the race offers a challenging course through scenic terrain. It features a vibrant c..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, starting and finishing at St Peters Church Hall in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course features an ascent of approximately 1100 feet, taking runners through fields, woods, farmyards, and open moorland before reac..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend, hosted by Running Adventures, is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Over the weekend, participants tackle the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, a 24-mile (38.6 km) route..

The Tea & Trails Ultra 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Northern Lake District, taking place from June 27th to 29th. Organized by Ourea Events, it offers two mountain trail distances: approximately 30km and 50km, both featuring runnable terrain. The event fosters a vibrant community a..

The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge, organized by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, is an annual fundraising event held in Kettlewell Village, Yorkshire Dales. Now in its 12th year, it offers three routes: a 17-mile Three Peaks route covering Firth Fell, Buckden Pike, and Great Whernside; a..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, bo..

The Punk Panther Ultra Unique is an ultramarathon event held on June 28, 2025, around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in the UK. Participants run a personalized course ranging from 28.5 to 53 miles, composed of unique loops between 1.5 and 11.5 miles, ensuring no two runners follow the sam..

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile mountain running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing in the village of Grasmere. The course features 10,000 feet of ascent, traversing five demanding mountain passes and multiple summits, including Loughrigg, Wansfell, Garbu..

The Kirkby Gala Fell Race, held in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, is a 3.45-mile (6 km) fell running event featuring a climb of 750 feet (240 meters). The race route starts with a lap of the showfield, then proceeds along a road before turning left across fields, reaching a road again, and finally asce..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Set within a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland, the event offers trail running distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles on well-marked routes, including a 5-mile lap..