Trail Running calendar near Dalston 2025-2026

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

Grasmere Gallop is a scenic 42 km trail race in the Lake District on 31 May 2026 with about 1905 metres of ascent across classic fells. Fully waymarked route, tracker hire for supporters and a Langdale slate finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic trails around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales with 10 km, half marathon or 23 mile options for walkers and runners. Community run by the Rotary Club raises funds for local charities and has a garden cafe.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Take on Stickle Grind 650, a 2.4 km climb with 650 m of ascent to Harrison Stickle through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Celebrate with a recycled seed medal and live music in the barn.

Rab Scafell Sky Ultra 2026: Tackle 60 km and 4400 m of ascent in the dramatic Central and Southern Lake District on technical single track trails. This tough, fully supported mountain ultra tests experienced runners with stunning summits an..

Tackle a scenic 56 mile trail on the Southern Upland Way at Ultra Scotland 50, a way marked ultra through forests, valleys and hills of southern Scotland. Limited to 400 runners, the race offers supportive checkpoints and live online tracki..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way, with 4,611 m of climbing and unforgettable Highland scenery. Limited to 250 runners with a 38 hour cutoff, it is a true test of endurance and grit.

Run the Great Langdale 21, a technical 21 km with 850 m ascent across dramatic valleys, tarns and rocky trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, it offers marked routes, a recycled seed bomb medal and festival atmosphere.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 to 7 June 2026 with a continuous 100 km loop or a two day 100 km option, plus shorter scenic routes via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. Generous support, camp..

Run a scenic 50 mile timed route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, crossing moorland, historic Haworth and six Stanza Stones that bear poems about water. A poetic 24 hour endurance test for experienced runners.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory in this 100 km ultra, passing castles, harbours and beaches. Fully waymarked and supported with feed stations, tracking and a 24 hour cut off for finishers.

Join the iconic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 Jun 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales, a classic 12.2 km route with rewarding climbs and stunning views. Open to runners aged 18 plus with pre entry or race day entry and team competition available.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

Challenge yourself at the Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon, a scenic 13.2 mile trail through the Yorkshire Dales starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club. Expect rugged footpaths, over 2,000 feet of climb and a warm club finish.

Run from the shores of Coniston Water into the Coppermines Valley with stunning fell views on 10k and 16k routes. Enjoy an event village with live music, food stalls and race commentary for a lively post run vibe.