Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2025-2026

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

The Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent, passing notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Mur..

The Allendale Challenge is a renowned 26-mile challenge walk held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, it is considered one of the toughest challenge walks in the UK and raises funds for the rescue team. The course..

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is a challenging and scenic trail running event held in Studley Roger near Ripon, UK. Now in its second year, the race follows the Ripon Rowel route, showcasing beautiful wooded valleys and historic landmarks including the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Stu..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 participants traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The course offers stunning 360-degree views, inclu..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail running distances of approximately 10k (7 miles) and a half marathon..

The Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular trail running event held in the scenic Howgill Fells, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sedbergh, UK. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles) distance. The course offers a challenging..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a demanding 137km trail running event held along the Pennine Bridleway, spanning West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 50 hours to complete the course, which features 3,275 meters of ascent over runnable trails..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. It features over 4,200 feet of climbing across remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refreshments. Organ..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge in the city center. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra for experienced runners. The routes feature a..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within over 600 acres of historic gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers scenic routes featuring spectacular views, wildlife spotting opportunities including wild deer, an..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Threlkeld from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026.

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..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit to complete the course, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-di..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in Skipton, a historic market town in the UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The scenic course incorporates sections of the Dale..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists...