Trail Running calendar near Carnforth 2025-2026

The Ribble Runfest, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Cafe by the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with mainly flat, hard..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an 8.8km fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club in the English Lake District. The course features a challenging 300m ascent, starting from Fitz Park and ascending Latrigg via zig-zags, then descending past Jenkin Hill and back to the park. The race requires suitable..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1175ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms pub. Runners ascend through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, then traverse the..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with a route passing York College. The event encourages camaraderie, featuring a section where runners..

The British Athletics Uphill Only Trial Race, held on Skiddaw in Cumbria, is a 6.4 km (4.0 miles) uphill mountain running event with a 905m (2969ft) ascent. Starting at Dodd Wood, the course ascends via Ullock Pike, Long Side, and Carl Side, finishing near the summit of Skiddaw. The route is marked..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a challenging trail running event held in the Northern Lake District, featuring two race options: a 50 km route and a 20-mile course. The event takes place around the scenic Caldbeck village, with routes passing through remote fells, including climbs up High Pike and Ski..

Moel Famau 24 is a unique 12- or 24-hour endurance event held on the iconic Clwydian Hills at Moel Famau, Wales. Participants tackle a challenging 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap, completing as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The event welcomes solo runners and te..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is a challenging 27km trail running event set in the scenic Buttermere fells of the Lake District, UK. The course features a classic mountain loop that includes iconic Wainwright summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, Hay Stacks, Dale Head, and Robinson. Runners navigat..

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new fell race held in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria. Covering 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with a demanding ascent of 1370m (4495 ft), the course features multiple checkpoints including Rest Dodd, Rampsgill Head, Kidsty Howes, Nan Bield Pass, Lingmell End, and Gray Crag. The..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the scenic Six Dales Trail to Pateley Bridge and back. The race offers multiple distances: half marathon (13 miles), 20 miles, 32 miles, and an ultra 50-mile option, with elevation gains ranging from 1,7..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic 10-kilometer circular running event held around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs near Rochdale, UK. The course features bridleways with numerous twists, turns, and elevation changes, including an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a challenging mi..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes that traverse mixed terrain including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and esta..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vikin..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile trail event held in Settle, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run, walk, or mountain bike the hilly loop, which starts and finishes at North Ribblesdale RUFC. The course features well-marked trails and marshals, tr..

The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the scenic Eden Valley village of Morland near Penrith, UK. Covering a half marathon distance, the course features mixed off-road terrain with 1,330 feet of elevation, passing rivers, becks, woodlands, pastures, and charming villages. T..

The British Athletics Up-and-Down Trial is a mountain and trail running event held at Whinlatter Forest Park, featuring senior and junior races. The senior race covers 14 km with 750 m of ascent and descent, while the junior race is 7.7 km with 400 m of climb and descent. The course runs on forest f..

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers an exciting opportunity for runners to participate in scenic 5K and 10K races. Set in Bingley, this pop-up series features a relaxed atmosphere where participants can enjoy a jumble medal, a drink, an..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.