Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

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..

Peak District Birthday Bash is an endurance event organized by CraggRunner, based from The Peveril Centre in Castleton, in the Peak District. It offers two distances: a Full Bash of 70 km (43.5 miles) and a Half Bash of 35 km (approximately 22.75 miles). The course takes walkers and runners on a spe..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

Swainby Sweep is a circular trail race in the North York Moors National Park, based at Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG). Runners choose between a 7-mile and a 16-mile loop that traverses moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way, with views of Cod Beck, Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood..

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..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road ultramarathon in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, organized by She Strides Events. Entrants choose 30-, 50-, or 100-mile options. The 50-mile course travels over moorland and woodland trails, with views above Todmorden, Old Town and Norland Moor, plus canal sections an..

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..

Derwent Reservoir 5 km and 10 km trail runs take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park, Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT). The runs start from the south side of the reservoir. Most of the route is on firm trails and footpaths, with some sections on grass and through w..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

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..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

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,..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross race held at Dodd Wood in the Lake District. The day features two fully marked forest routes: an 8K loop with about 370 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K option with around 210 meters of climbing. Runners navigate forest roads and trails with s..