Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

Challenge the Beast or Beastier in Bamford on 15 November 2025, two scenic fell races across the Peak District. Bat shaped anticlockwise routes climb Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge and Win Hill for a classic Hope Valley skyline run.

Test your endurance at Gods Own Backyard Ultra in Hawksworth, Leeds on 15 November 2025. Run a 4.167 mile loop every hour across canal towpath, trails and woodland until one runner remains, with hot drinks, camping and Yorkshire goodie bag.

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in North Yorkshire on 15 November 2025, a tough 5 km senior course with about 362 m ascent on a new 2024 route. Junior races run from U9 to U17 and race HQ is the Queens Arms pub.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle, a late season fell race across Pendle Hill and moorland offering 27 km and big climbs for experienced, navigationally confident runners. Scenic but stern, it demands full kit and map skills.

Take on the new Litton Birks fell race in the York Dales, a punchy 5 km with 362 m of climb and rewarding upland views. Pre entry and day entries available and junior races make this a great event for families and club runners.

Run a 10k head torch trail under twinkling lights in Hamsterley Forest at the Hamsterley Moon Runner, with a canicross category and a race memento. Marshals, on course support and post race treats make for a magical night run.

Tackle the Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline on 15 November 2025 across scenic Wharfedale ridges near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. Choose half, 20 mile or ultramarathon routes and finish with hearty food and a medal.

Run the Arnside Knott Race on Sunday 16 November 2025: a scenic 6 mile fell run above Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary with about 1093 ft of ascent. Expect varied underfoot terrain and crisp autumn conditions for a true challenge.

Join Manchester MoRunning on 16 November at Heaton Park for distances from a 1.5 km Mini to a half marathon, all supporting Movember. Expect an undulating path and trail course, chip timing and a fun finisher medal and headband.

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic..

Explore Slaley Hall woodland on 16 Nov 2025 with half marathon and 10K trail options. Finish with chip timing, a finisher medal and a bacon sandwich inside the hotel. Dogs on lead are welcome for canicross.

Join the Holly Hustle 10.5 km trail run in Meanwood, Leeds on 16 November 2025 for scenic valley and parkland running. Expect undulating, technical and often muddy trails so bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle; entries are limited.

Join the West Yorkshire Winter League for six hilly trail races across West Yorkshire from November to February. About 5 to 6 miles per race, season pass covers all six and is open to affiliated club members aged 17 and over.

Join the David Staff Memorial Race in Sunnyhurst Woods, a brisk 6 km fell challenge with 305 m of climb that takes you up to Darwen Tower and back through scenic moorland. A spirited test for runners seeking tough trails and great views.

Experience a wild night time fell race under headtorches in Todmorden on 18 November 2025. The 5.4 km course gains 280 m from the Staff of Life, requires full FRA kit and promises a crisp, snowy challenge with prizegiving at the pub.

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Too Cool for Pule is a scenic 5.8 Mile trail race in Marsden on 22 November 2025, passing reservoirs, Pennine Way and testing climbs over boggy terrain. Starts and finishes at Marsden Cricket Club with bar, food and prize giving.

Push your limits on scenic trail loops at the Borders 8 hour Challenge at Rock UK Whithaugh Park as you race to complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in eight hours. Electronic timing records each lap and finishers earn a prize.

Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is a two day trail ultra around Edale on 22 and 23 November 2025, with White Peak and Dark Peak stages across trails, moorland and gritstone edges. Options are 50 km, 43 km or the 93 km.

Enjoy a scenic but challenging 10 km around Kendal with about 250 m ascent, taking in Scout Scar and a cobbled town centre finish. Organised by Ourea Events as a not for profit to support Kendal Mountain Rescue, suitable for runners 14 and..