Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2025-2026

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail-running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, at The Bridge Church (Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW). The weekend features distances from half marathon to ultramarathon: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles. The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route thr..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, traversing the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route sits on the Cleveland Way National Trail, with over 2700m of ascent and potentially wintery conditions. Runners pass through a sequence of checkpo..

The Link Challenge 2026 takes place at Burrs Country Park, Bury. It offers a 20-mile trail run or hike through six historic villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. The atmosphere centers on camaraderie, with friendly guides running or walking the route to offer..

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..

The Pendulum 2026 is a 11-mile fell race organized by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. It starts at Langleeford at the base of Cheviot Hills and pits runners against Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot in sequence, accumulating 3,689 feet of climb. The route is professionally marshalled, w..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is held in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, with the Race HQ at The Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club. The event offers four distances: 100km (out and back along the Rochdale Canal, with minimal elevation), 50km (start in Ancoats, finishing in Sowerby Bridge, following the..

Blubberhouses Moor is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event hosted by Nidderdale LDWA at Blubberhouses Moor, Yorkshire. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026, with online entries opening on 25 September 2025. Historically Nidderdale ran two Challenge events yearly, but..

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is a two-day Lake District event based at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria. The Saturday Trail Runs feature a beloved 10km route and a 5km option, with the 10km looping through Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water and past Rydal Caves. The event is Canic..

Lakes Traverse 2026 is a 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District National Park, organized by Ourea Events. The race starts at St Bees Seafront on the west coast and follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, traversing Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grisedale Tarn, Patterdale, over Ki..

Northern Traverse 2026 is a 300km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees Seafront on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Spanning the north of England, the route crosses three National Parks and climbs about 6,500 metres, taking in iconic..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon tracing Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Run by Ourea Events, it embraces an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency. The course follows the same coast-to-coast line as the Northern Traverse, passing through the..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..

Moors Traverse is an 80-kilometre ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay along the North York Moors. Starting along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the route winds east through eastern Yorkshire to a scenic finish on the Robi..

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..

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L Ultra 50) is a 50-mile, heavily supported ultramarathon from Manchester to Liverpool, following the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. Held on Good Friday, it attracts around 750 participants and features a fast, well-marked cou..

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..

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..

Heart of Granite is a circular 32km (20 miles) mountain run in the Galloway hills, rising about 1850m. Course starts and finishes at Caldons Campsite. The route climbs from valley to Lamachan, follows a ridge to Curleywee, then to the Axe Head checkpoint on the Southern Upland Way, ascends Craiglee,..