Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2025-2026

Heart of Granite is a classic circular mountain-trail race in the Galloway Hills, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite, Bargrennan, Glen Trool, near Newton Stewart (DG8 6SU). The 32 km (20 miles) route climbs about 1850 metres, passing Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, and the Murder Hole, then..

Punk Panther Ripon Stinger takes place near Ripon, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall in Studley Roger. The event offers three distances: Ultra 35 miles, 20 miles, and a 13-mile Half Marathon. The course largely follows the Ripon Rowel route, weaving through wooded valleys and past..

Bruce's Crown Race is a 46-mile team ultrarun in Dumfries and Galloway, starting and finishing at Caldons near Glentrool, Newton Stewart. Teams of two to four tackle three hill ranges—Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing more than 4,000 metres. The route offers challenging,..

The Allendale Challenge is a demanding 26-mile challenge walk held in Allendale, Northumberland, organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the charity. The anti-clockwise route ventures from Allendale through peat bogs of the North Pennines, passing Hard Rigg, Black Hill..

The Stanhope Trail Races are organised by Greener Miles Running and take place at Stanhope Showground, Unthank Park, Stanhope, County Durham (DL13 2PQ). The event includes two off-road race distances and is open to runners aged 16 or older. Entry fees are published for UKA members and non-members f..

Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular trail-running event in the Howgill Fells near Sedbergh. Runners choose either the half marathon (Trail 13) or the full marathon (Trail 26), with the race starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sedbergh. The course winds through the rolling Ho..

Spring in Lakeland, organised by Lakeland LDWA, is a scenic 23-mile event starting from Ambleside Parish Centre, Ambleside, Cumbria. The route climbs about 4400 ft, passing Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, High Tilberthwaite, Coniston and Tarn Hows, then returning to Ambleside via the Cumbria Way. T..

Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a long-distance trail event on the Pennine Bridleway, held 16–18 April 2026. The route covers 137 km with a total ascent of 3275 m and a 50-hour time limit. The course runs through West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire moors and finishes in Cumbria. The route i..

Burnsall Trail Half is a riverside trail race organized by Due North Events, hosted at the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall, BD23 6BU. The route takes in several sections of the Dales Way footpath, with around 500m of ascent, and climbs rewarded with 360-degree views of the Yorkshire Dales. The..

Burnsall 12k Trail Race is a 12-kilometre trail event held in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, with start and finish in the Riverside Car Park Field (BD23 6BU). It is the opening leg of the Due North Trail series, following the first 12k of the half marathon and including a diversion through Appletreewick..

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..

Calderdale Way Ultra is a multi-distance off-road event in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, offering 30-, 50-, and 100-mile options. The traditional Calderdale Way route threads open moorland, woodland trails and farmland, passing Heptonstall, Mankinholes, Todmorden and Brighouse, with sweeping views and..

The Fellsman Dart is the shorter companion to the iconic Fellsman, offering a demanding traverse across remote, rugged fell and moorland in the Yorkshire Dales. The 30+ mile (approx. 48 km) point-to-point course runs from Redshaw to Threshfield, climbing about 4,200 feet and passing 13 hilltop and r..

RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run takes place at RAF Spadeadam. It offers two off-road routes: 14 miles and 11 km, open to competitors aged 16 and over. The course runs on an active RAF station, with views of launch platforms, military equipment and practice targets, plus panoramas of the Lake Dis..

Set at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill (Tyne and Wear), this midweek evening event offers 5km and 10km woodland trail challenges among 600+ acres of gardens and countryside. The route weaves through a landscape rich in wildlife and historic architecture, with highlights such as th..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon staged by GB Ultras in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Malham Showfield. The route covers 50 miles with approximately 2,593m of ascent, taking in Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the Yor..

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..

Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG on Friday 8 May 2026. The reserve is owned by the Wildlife Trust, covers 250 acres and includes the UK's first floating visitor centre. The course uses paths around the reserv..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) fully signposted trail ultramarathon around Lake Windermere, near Ambleside in Cumbria. Open to both runners and walkers, the clockwise route keeps the lake on the right and offers generous cut-offs. The mostly runnable course runs on tracks,..