Trail Running calendar near Bowness-on-Windermere 2025-2026

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is a unique night-time running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Featuring a fully marked, scenic course, the event offers two distance options: a challenging 10K route with 380 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K route with 200 meters o..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

South Pennine 24 is an LDWA event held at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield (OL3 7NE), on the South Pennine Moors. The 24-mile route covers about 3,900 ft of ascent and traverses a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering dramatic views of the Dark P..

Saddleworth Res’s, run by CraggRunner, is a true moorland trail challenge offering 5 Res’s, 10 Res’s, or 15 Res’s routes around Saddleworth Moor. Distances are 25 km (5 Res’s) with about 710 m of ascent; 44 km (10 Res’s) with around 1,314 m; and 60 km (15 Res’s) with about 1,876 m. The course visits..

East Lancs LDWA’s 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a dual-distance endurance event for walkers and runners, held near Greenmount, Lancashire. The course offers 18- and 26-mile options that traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Organized by the East Lancs group of the Long Distance Walkers As..

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The course is a flat 5.24-mile loop along a tarmac path by the Ribble estuary, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial and passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Gr..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, set in Morland near Penrith. The largely off-road course uses mixed terrain and around 3000 feet of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south as it winds through the Eden Valley toward the edge..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is a low-key, great-value trail race by Ranger Ultras. The 18km loop runs from Hayfield village along the Pennine Bridleway to Rushup Edge and back, with about 806m of ascent and sweeping Peak District scenery. It’s self-navigating, aided by official finger pos..

Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50km trail race in the Peak District, based from the historic village of Hayfield in the High Peak. The course is a grand loop along classic trails—the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way—with about 1,840 metres of ascent and a mix of fast trails and chal..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile endurance running event organized by Greener Miles Running. The Cycle Hub on Newcastle’s Quayside hosts this scenic route, beginning there and weaving from the quayside along the river through industrial areas to country parks and riverside meadows. Emph..

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 race starts at..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail-running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, at The Bridge Church (Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW). The weekend features distances from half marathon to ultramarathon: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles. The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route thr..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, traversing the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route sits on the Cleveland Way National Trail, with over 2700m of ascent and potentially wintery conditions. Runners pass through a sequence of checkpo..

The Link Challenge 2026 takes place at Burrs Country Park, Bury. It offers a 20-mile trail run or hike through six historic villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. The atmosphere centers on camaraderie, with friendly guides running or walking the route to offer..

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..