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

Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a 137-kilometre trail race along the Pennine Bridleway, spanning West Yorkshire, the North Yorkshire moors and finishing in Cumbria. Organized by Rangers Expeditions & Ultras, the route blends fast trails with technical ascents, totalling about 3,275 metres o..

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon based around Chester, starting and finishing at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route traces the Sandstone Trail, the Marches Way by the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest and the Bridgewater Canal, with about 1590m of ascent and..

The Burnsall Trail Half is a scenic trail running event held at the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall, Yorkshire Dales. The half marathon course features around 500 meters of ascent, incorporating several sections of the Dales Way footpath. Runners experience a mix of riverside paths, stone track..

The Burnsall 12k Trail Race, part of the Due North Trail series, takes place in Burnsall Village at the Riverside Car Park Field (BD23 6BU). The 12k course follows the first segment of the half marathon route, with a diversion from Appletreewick returning runners to the finish line in Burnsall. The..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

The Swainby Sweep is a trail running event held in the North York Moors National Park, starting from Swainby Village Hall near Northallerton. It offers two circular race distances: approximately 7 and 16 miles. The course features varied terrain including moorland, forest tracks, and sections of the..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents an..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge on the Quayside. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks, w..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

The Fellsman Dart is a 30+ mile (about 48 km) point‑to‑point fell-running challenge in the Yorkshire Dales, running from Redshaw to Threshfield. It climbs more than 4,200 feet and is serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold food, transport, accommodation, and dietary opt..

Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road event by She Strides Events, based at Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club (Acre Lane, HX7 7LT). Entrants can choose 30, 50, or 100 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, tracing open moorland and woodland trails with views across Todmorden an..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within a stunning 18th-century designed landscape spanning over 600 acres of gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers spectacular views and opportunities for wildlife spotti..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is GB Ultrans’ 50-mile mountain ultramarathon set in the Yorkshire Dales, starting at Malham. The route covers about 50 miles with roughly 2,593 metres of ascent, weaving Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks trails together. Runners traverse iconic scenery including Malham Cove..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is a trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston. The 250-acre reserve, run by the Wildlife Trust and home to the UK’s first floating visitor centre, offers a scenic course along lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands. Distances are 10K (1 lap + out-and-back), H..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and some of the most runnable trails in..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) trail ultramarathon around Lake Windermere, based at Low Cunsey Farm near Ambleside, Cumbria. The clockwise route is fully way-marked and signposted, open to runners and walkers with generous cut-offs and a 24-hour limit. It features GPS trac..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross event held at Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Northern Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K loop with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K route with 210m ascent, suitable for be..

Marsden Moors, run by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in the Colne Valley around Marsden, near Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles, 23 miles and 18 miles, with the Marsden Moors Marathon as the extended marathon option. The start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall, with ro..