Trail Running calendar near Broughton-in-Furness 2025-2026

Take on Offa's Dyke in 24 Hours South, a continuous 24 hour challenge from Prestatyn heading south along the National Trail. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 can run or walk, aiming to reach the furthest point south when time elapses.

Join the Lakeland Paws finale at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a dog friendly trail run through beautiful woodland. Choose 5K or 8K loops with chip timing and harnesses available to borrow.

Take on the Marsden Moors Marathon on 9 May 2026 with scenic circular routes of 26, 23 or 18 miles around the Colne Valley. Enjoy moorland trails, reservoir and canal views, checkpoints and a warm finish meal for a memorable challenge.

The Cottam Canter on Saturday 9 May 2026 at UCLAN Sports Arena in Preston offers 5K through ultra distances on a scenic 5K canal and park loop, perfect for loop lovers and ultra runners. Field limited to 100 so enter early.

Five Trig Points on 9 May 2026 is an 18 to 19 mile trail challenge around Delph with about 3,000 ft of ascent and self navigation to five local trig points. Manned checkpoints supply snacks and the finish offers free soup and hot drinks.

Five Trig Points on 9 May 2026 is an 18 to 19 mile trail challenge around Delph with about 3,000 ft of ascent and self navigation to five local trig points. Manned checkpoints supply snacks and the finish offers free soup and hot drinks.

Take on the Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail at Sutton Bank on Sunday 10 May 2026 with marathon, half marathon or trail 10k options. Rugged, partly unmarked routes demand route finding and mandatory kit for a proper trail challenge.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header at Whinlatter on 10 May 2026 for summit runs to Seat How. Forest trails welcome runners with or without dogs in this lively season finale.

Run scenic loops through Avenham and Miller Parks along the River Ribble at the Avenham Amble, with distances from 10K to an ultra and post run goodies plus a bespoke finisher medal. Limited to 100 entrants for a friendly festival atmospher..

Explore estate trails and woodland at Constable Burton Hall with 5km, 10km or 5km walk options on 14 May 2026. Limited to 200 entrants, this scenic but rugged course includes stream crossings, mud and a finish with food and a bar.

Tackle scenic moorland trails from Hare & Hounds to Peel Tower at Holcombe 10 on 16 May 2026, with 10K and 10 Mile options across Redisher Woods. Expect tough climbs, stunning views and a finisher memento.

Enjoy classic Dales trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle in Skipton on 16 May 2026, with distances from 13 miles up to a tough 50 mile ultra visiting Malham Tarn. Great trail vibe, finisher tee and medal await.

Kick off the fell season at Sedbergh Fell Race, a BOFRA counter that climbs Winder before a thrilling descent to the showfield. Short, scenic and punchy, it also offers youth races across age groups.

Run a scenic trail half marathon around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley with views across the North Yorkshire Moors. Limited to 50 runners, the technical course and bespoke medals promise a memorable challenge.

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

Run a scenic flat 10K through Golden Acre Park and trails in Cookridge, a single lap route past Paul's Pond and woodland. Places are limited to 360 and proceeds support Cancer Research UK and local community groups.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Take on the Panopticons Ultra, a 32 mile point to point trail ultramarathon around East Lancashire and the South Pennines, linking four iconic art installations. Expect about 4,700 ft of climb and panoramic moorland views on May 23 2026.

WEEKEND 9 on 23 May 2026 in the Howgill Fells is a waymarked fell challenge of 25 km with 1500 m ascent inspired by the 23 SAS final test. Be self sufficient; finishers get a patch and post race drinks at the pub.