Trail Running calendar near Coniston 2025-2026

The Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race is a challenging 10 km (6.2 miles) fell running event held in the South/West Pennines, starting from Rivington Hall Barn grounds near Bolton, England. The course features a significant ascent of 420 meters (1378 feet) over a mix of road, rough trails, and open fell..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with Kendal as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Wi..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.2-mile trail race held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton. The course features over 2,000 feet of ascent and follows well-established footpaths such as the Dal..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 103-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowther Hill,..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra marathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing at Moffat Rugby Club, the course features 2,447 meters of elevation through forests, valleys, and mountains rich in history. The..

The North Leeds Skyline, organized by Great Owl Running, is a trail running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, featuring stunning views of Wharfedale and landmarks like Armscliffe Crag and Harewood House. It offers multiple race distances: a challenging 51km Ultra Trail with 1000m elevation, a 23k..

The Weets will take place in Barnoldswick on Saturday 7 June 2025.

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley in West Yorkshire, England. Featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, the route traverses high moorland and valleys, passing through the historic village of Haworth, famous for..

The Crackpots Trail Run is an 11-kilometre award-winning trail race held in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Set within the scenic Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the undulating course features mixed terrain including quiet country roads, off-road trails, moorland, and fi..

The Ulverston Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association, takes place at Beckside Farm on Old Hall Road, Ulverston. The 2025 event features a new course starting adjacent to the farm, running alongside a beck before climbing to the top of Flan Fell. Younger runners (U14) turn..

The Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Victoria Hall in Settle. Organized by the Rotary Club of Settle with local community support, it offers three scenic routes of varying distances: 10k (6.2 miles), a half marathon (13 mile..

The Kirkby Fleetham Trail Race is a 10km off-road trail running event held around Kirkby Fleetham Village in the UK. The course features a mostly flat, multi-terrain route through fields, farms, and forestry areas, making it suitable for beginners. The route is fully waymarked and easy to navigate.T..

The Walsh Two Lads Fell Race is a Category B short fell race held in Horwich, starting beside the Bridge Inn. Covering 8.4 km (approximately 5 miles) with a 274m ascent, the course ascends onto the Pennines and reaches the Two Lads summit before descending back to the start. The event is sponsored b..

The Bridestone Fell Race is a Category AS fell running event held in Todmorden, Lancashire, with the race headquarters at the Hare and Hounds Pub on Burnley Road. The course covers 7.5 kilometers with an ascent of 375 meters, featuring a well-marked route suitable for beginners. Participants must be..

The Yomp - Sunset Stroll is a relaxed 10k guided jog or walk held in East Cumbria, starting and finishing at Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen. The scenic route climbs up to Birket Fell, offering stunning views over the Eden Valley and includes a special tasting experience at The Berry, Grape and Grain Fel..

The Swaledale Marathon is an annual event organized by the Swaledale Outdoor Club, featuring a challenging 24-mile fell run and walk through the stunning landscapes of Swaledale. Participants must navigate the course independently and complete it within a 10-hour timeframe. The event, which has been..

The Yomp Mountain Challenge is a multi-day running event held in the Upper Eden Valley, East Cumbria, centered around Kirkby Stephen and Mallerstang. The 2025 edition marks its 40th year, featuring six events over three days, including a 65k Ultra Yomp, a 26-mile Mountain Marathon, a 20k and 10k Yom..

Buttermere Sailbeck is a challenging fell race held in Buttermere Village, featuring a demanding course of just over 9 miles with more than 4000 feet of climbing. The route ascends Knott Rigg, traverses the ridgeline of Ard Crags, and includes a tough climb up Causey Pike before a scenic run across..

The Pen-y-Ghent Fell Race, held in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, is a challenging mountain course covering 12.2 km (7.6 miles) with 500 meters (1640 feet) of climbing. This event, categorized as an AM race, features a steep scramble to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent and follows a scenic route along t..

The Kettlewell (Skirfare) Half Marathon, held in the Yorkshire Dales, is a challenging trail race featuring approximately 900 meters of ascent over three steep climbs with thrilling descents. The course offers spectacular views of Wharfedale, including riverside footpaths, rolling moors, and grassy..