Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2025-2026

Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile point-to-point endurance event from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, run by the Quakers Running Club. The route covers moorland, trails, and some road, finishing in the grounds of Raven Hall at Ravenscar. Runners p..

Lakeland Trails Ultra offers two main ultra distances through the Lake District: Ultra 100k and Ultra 55k, plus Trail Run 23k and 14k. The course is fully waymarked and marshalled, with GPS tracking and GPX files. The 55k route features thr..

An intense uphill mountain race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 climbs 850m over 6 km to the Swirral Edge summit, testing strength and stamina. Set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, finishers receive a recycled seed bomb medal.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent over iconic Lake District ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Technical terrain, full support, GPS tracking and ITRA points make this a true skyru..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on Helvellyn is a 28 km skyrace across knife edge ridges, scree descents and hands on scrambles. It requires proven mountain running and climbing experience and rewards finishers with an epic Lake District alpine..

Place Fell 15 is a semi-technical 15 km trail race around Place Fell on Ullswater, Lake District. Part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the course is fully marked and circumnavigates Place Fell in an anti-clockwise direction, startin..

Beyond Trails presents Beyond Manchester, a trail and ultrarunning event in Manchester on 18 July 2026. Runners can choose a 25km Trail or a 55km Ultra, both starting and finishing in the Castlefield area. The route travels from central Man..

Experience the dramatic Lake District on the St Sunday Sky Race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. This 29 km mountain course with 2050 m ascent offers classic sky race terrain and technical trails, plus a finisher's wild flower seed medal.

Tackle the classic Cracoe fell race near Skipton and Grassington with rough fields, tussocks and a sharp climb to the summit. Short but fierce 4.2 km course that rewards power and grit and counts towards the BOFRA championship.

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is the UK’s premier ultra-trail event in the Lake District. The Lakeland 100 is a 100-mile circular starting and finishing in Coniston, looping through Dunnerdale, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere, then Keswick,..

On 25 July 2026 Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost at Swinsty/Fewston is an elimination style ultra of 10 km reservoir laps with about 375 ft climb per lap. Small 30 runner field, fierce racing and finisher T shirt and medal.

The AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half is a scenic running event held at Piglove By The River in Leeds, within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. The Ultra Trail covers approximately 43-45 km (27-28 miles), while the Super Trail Half is..

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

She Strides 50K is a women only ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge on 1 August 2026, mixing moorland trails and village lanes with around 1400 m of climbing. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, a finisher medal and warm post race hospitality..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra - Backwards is a 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB, starting and finishing in Allendale, Northumberland. The route follows Isaac’s Tea Trail from Allendale via Ninebanks, Alston and Nenthead, returning to..

Run 36 miles along the Esk Valley Way across the North York Moors from Castleton to Whitby Abbey for a rugged, scenic challenge with live GPS tracking and checkpoints. Limited to 100 entries.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Take on the Devil Half Marathon, a 13.1 miles trail through the Derwent Valley with 1666 ft of ascent. Finish with photography, music and a finisher T shirt plus cash prizes for top finishers.

Event overview Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026 and is based at Hutton Le Hole Village Hall, YO62 6UA. The event comprises three circular trail races: a trail marathon, a half marathon and a trail 10k. Entry is l..