Trail Running calendar near Cragg Vale 2025-2026

The Trails of Mena is a trail running event held in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, organized by First Light Adventure. It offers two race distances: a marathon and a 20-mile trail run, both for participants aged 18 and over. The course is a clockwise circular route combining track, maint..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging 55-mile ultramarathon held in the North York Moors, running from Guisborough to Helmsley through the Cleveland Hills. The course features over 2700 meters of ascent and is mostly on the well-marked Cleveland Way National Trail. Runners face potentially harsh, winter..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—offering participants scenic woodland, open meadows, and iconic landmarks. The event emphasizes..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers a scenic running experience along the Rochdale Canal through historic industrial towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The event features multiple distances: 100km, 50km, half marathon, and 10km, suitab..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The course is a single, undulating loop around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring diverse terrain including lakeshore trails, rocky paths,..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

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..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra-distance running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay. The course traces the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and winds through eastern Yorkshire,..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter is a scenic running event held in the Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, UK. Participants can choose between two distances: a 9k route with 380m of ascent or a longer 12k route with 500m of ascent. Both courses follow wide forest tracks through quieter..

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in Northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with options for solo or relay participation. The course follows..

Mind Over Moors is an annual trail running event held at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub in North Yorkshire, UK. The race covers approximately 10km (6 miles) with an ascent of 1100ft, featuring a well-marked circular course that minimizes navigational challenges. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere fo..

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event held in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, the race follows a challenging out-and-back route through Sutton Spring Wood and ascends to the scenic Five Pits Trail, offering bea..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is a challenging and scenic running event held in Studley Roger near Ripon, UK. Now in its second year, the race follows the Ripon Rowel route, showcasing beautiful wooded valleys and historic landmarks including the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Studley W..

The Woldsman is a challenging endurance event held at Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire, featuring two distance options: 30 miles and 50 miles. Participants traverse the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, with the 50-mile course to be completed within 20 hours. The event offers a supportive atmosphere wit..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail runs with two main distances: a 10k (7 miles, 1200ft elevation) and a..