Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res’s is CraggRunner’s moorland trail challenge offering three distances: 5 Res’s (25 km), 10 Res’s (44 km), and 15 Res’s (60 km). The route traverses Saddleworth Moor, visiting local reservoirs and mixing paved paths, tracks, and boggy moorland. Highlights include the Dovestones reservo..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, starting and finishing in Morland village near Penrith (CA10 3AS). The largely off-road route covers mixed terrain with about 3000 ft of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. It traverses t..

Back for its 5th year, Granny's Bay Challenge invites runners to Lytham St. Annes, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade. The flat, tarmac course runs 5.24 miles along the Ribble estuary and can be completed as many times as desired within a six-hour limit.A marathon distanc..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The event welcomes dogs and offers canine-focused provisions, includ..

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is an organised walking and running event on Sunday 8 March 2026. It is run by the East Lancs LDWA and follows routes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. The event base is Greenmount Old School Community Centre, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS. The eve..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is an 18km self-navigated trail race along the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Organized by Ranger Ultras, it offers a low-key, great-value format with a flexible, staggered start, welcoming runners from beginners t..

PB50km Ultra is Ranger Ultras’ Pennine Bridleway Trail Run based in Hayfield, High Peak District. The 50km loop combines Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with 1840 metres of total ascent, offering fast trails, challenging climbs and superb Peak District scenery. It’s a low-key, high..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event organized by Greener Miles Running, held at The Cycle Hub on Newcastle's Quayside. The route winds from the quayside through areas along the river toward parks and meadows, offering a mix of trails and roads. The event emphasizes inclusivit..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race held in Otley, West Yorkshire, primarily following the Welcome Way. Distances offered are 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs of 1,360 to 6,000 feet. The course winds across moorland, alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs, across farmland and woodland, wit..

The Haworth Hobble is Keighley & Craven AC’s classic 32-mile off-road traverse of gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The demanding route covers roughly 51 km with about 4,400 ft of ascent, and is suitable for both runners and walkers venturing onto exposed..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike organized by The Sunnywood Project, taking place at Burrs Country Park, Bury, on March 21, 2026. The Village Link route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount—primarily along trail path..

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on Station Road, beginning with a climb to Surprise View, then tr..

We Need To Talk About Chevin is a Category BM fell race organized by Great Owl Running in Otley, West Yorkshire. The 14-kilometre (about 9 miles) course climbs around 650 metres (roughly 2130 ft) of challenging, off-road terrain, starting and finishing on Station Road. Runners tackle Chevin's well-k..

Set in the Buttermere Valley, the Buttermere Trail Race is a 20-kilometre circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, framed by dramatic fells. The route suits all abilities, with the course fully marked so no navigation is required. It blends lakeside trails, hard-packed rock..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is staged along the Rochdale Canal with HQ at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire. Distances on offer are 100km, 50km, half marathon and 10km. The 100km is an out-and-back along canal towpaths with minimal elevation; the 50km runs from Ancoats to Sowerby B..

The Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries for that event will open on 25 September 2025. In recent years the group organised two challenge events each year, with Blubberhouses Moor traditionally held in late March. The Wensleydale Wedge is no longe..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..