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

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline, staged by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons, is a trail-running event set in Wharfedale around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley, West Yorkshire. Runners choose from Ultra (34 miles), 20-mile and Half Marathon distances, with significant hill sections and rugged terrain. The cou..

MoRunning returns to Liverpool with events for all ages: 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a Half Marathon around Croxteth Park. The course blends park paths and trails and is flat and dog-friendly, though some sections may be bumpy or muddy and not suitable for wheelchairs. The 5k is one lap, the 10k t..

Litton Birks Fell Race is a 5 km fell running event held around Litton, near Skipton in North Yorkshire, with the start and finish at the Queens Arms. The course climbs about 362 m (roughly 1188 ft) through Littondale and the Upper Wharfedale landscape, offering a classic Yorkshire Dales fell challe..

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 takes place at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds (LS5 3BF). The race uses a 4.167-mile loop run on a mixed course of canal towpath, farmland, woodland and tarmac, with an undulating profile and a dedicated night section along the canal. Following the B..

Tour of Pendle Fell Race is an AL fell race based at Barley Village Hall, Barley (BB12 9LD) in Lancashire. The 27 km (16.8 miles) course climbs about 1,473 m (4,833 ft) and uses the 2015 route still in use today. It demands navigation and experience, with local knowledge advantageous.The event is FR..

Hamsterley Moon Runner-10k is an evening head-torch trail race in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. The 10k route is fully waymarked, weaving along forest trails and woodland tracks with a mix of hard-packed gravel, twisting dirt paths, steep downhills and occasional mud. The night-time atmosphere i..

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held within the scenic grounds of the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. The undulating course offers runners breathtaking views as it winds along tracks and paths, starting and finishing near the walled garden. Participants pass notable land..

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K Trail Runs take place at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham, set within 1,000 acres of woodland on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring 7 miles through the t..

The Meanwood Holly Hustle is a 10.5km (6.5 miles) forest trail run held in Meanwood, Leeds, featuring a challenging course with 200m of elevation. The route showcases scenic trails through Meanwood Park, the Hollies woodlands, and the Meanwood Valley Trail, passing landmarks like the Seven Arches vi..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

MoRunning Manchester invites recreational runners to Heaton Park, The Bowl, Manchester, for Movember. The event features 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, plus 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRuns. The course blends park paths and trails, is undulating and dog-friendly; some sections can be muddy or bumpy, and..

West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a six-race cross-country series held across West Yorkshire from November to February. Each race covers about 5–6 miles on tough, hilly terrain, with a dual focus on team and individual competition. A £20 season pass provides entry to all six fixtures; entries c..

The David Staff Memorial Race is a 6 km fell race organized by Darwen Dashers, held at The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, on the West Pennine Moors. The route climbs about 305 m (Category AS) and starts on the main path opposite the Kiosk, turning at the bandstand, before heading via Waterman’s..

Borders 8-hour Challenge, organized by NU Limits Running, is a trail-based endurance event held at Borders Forest Park. Runners complete as many 4.366-mile loops as possible within an 8-hour window, with ascent of about 480 feet per lap. The loop counts toward milestones: 3 laps = half marathon, 6 l..

adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km (closer to 11km) trail race through Kendal, staged as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course begins on closed roads in Kendal town centre, climbs up Beast Banks, and winds along the limestone Scout Scar escarpment for sweeping views over Morecambe B..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50-kilometre trail ultra organized by Ourea Events as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The undulating route spans Kendal’s skyline, taking in limestone escarpments, castles, a deer park and river trails, beginning with a closed-road start in Kend..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It offers multiple race distances including an 8.8-mile loop, a half marathon, a 17.6-mile double loop, and a full marathon consisting of three loops. The course features a mix of terrain such as fie..

The PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run takes place in Blackpool, Lancashire, showcasing the area's natural beauty. The event features a scenic 10K loop course passing Marton Mere nature reserve, Herons Reach golf course, and Blackpool Zoo, with views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. Distances..

Leeds MoRun takes place at Roundhay Park in Leeds (LS8 2HH) and offers 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k and a Half Marathon. The course is described as hilly, predominantly on paths with some trail sections; 5k is one lap, 10k two laps, and the half marathon four laps plus an extra 1.1k, and it’s not suitab..