Trail Running calendar near Downham 2025-2026

Take on the Link Challenge, a 20 mile trail run or hike on 21 March 2026 at Burrs Country Park, Bury. Enjoy scenic village paths, checkpoints with aid and guided support, and a finisher neck gaiter to mark the achievement.

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Tackle 55 miles across the rugged North York Moors and Cleveland Hills from Guisborough to Helmsley along the Cleveland Way. Expect long climbs, sweeping views and strict checkpoints and kit rules that reward grit and route savvy.

Tackle scenic but rugged fell races around the Chevin in Otley with 9 km and 14 km options across rocky paths and grassy trails. Finishers enjoy a complimentary pint of Craven ale to toast their run.

Trails of Mena on 21 March 2026 offers a marathon and a 20 mile trail around North Wingfield, Derbyshire, over fields, woodland and parts of the 5 Pits Trail. Finishers get a medal and refreshments and proceeds help Spaniel Aid UK.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle wild Pennine terrain in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a rugged 15.4 mile course starting from Weavers Square through moorland, valleys and woods. Expect challenging climbs, navigation sections and dramatic views for a true fell running..

Tackle the Northern Traverse, a 300 km self supported ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three national parks and about 6,500 m of ascent. Run across mountains, valleys and moors over five days from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on Lakes Traverse 2026, a stunning 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees seafront to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect rugged fells, dramatic lakes and classic coast to coast scenery in a true endurance challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

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 a..

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Tackle the scenic but demanding 11 km fell and trail race around Reeth in North Yorkshire, with steep climbs, technical descents and dramatic mining hushes. Limited to 100 runners, with post race drinks and cakes to celebrate.

Enjoy the Daffodil Run & Walk, a friendly 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell across trails and open fell. Separate starts suit walkers and faster runners and there are drinks on route plus post race tea.

Tackle DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire, a challenging 18 to 20 km trail with steep climbs, ridge running and technical descents across rugged mining hushes. Fully marked course, limited to 200 entrants for an intimate race day.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Run the Dales Traverse, a scenic 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond following Wainwrights coast to coast route through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged terrain, a self sufficiency ethos and minimal support for..