Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2025-2026

Take on the Fellrunner at Nicky Nook on Thu 7 May 2026 near Scorton for a short, sharp and testing 5 mile fell run with 313 m of climb. Pre entry advised to secure one of 140 places and enjoy free post race soup and roll.

Explore Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 with the Bimble, a scenic trail around lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands offering 10K to ultra distances. Enjoy laps, a bespoke finisher medal and post run goodies while supporting the res..

Take on a scenic 47 mile 75K trail ultra around Lake Windermere with 24 hours to complete a fully signposted clockwise route. Open to runners and walkers, the May 9 to 10 event features stocked aid stations and a memorable lakeside finish.

Join the Lakeland Paws finale at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a dog friendly trail run through beautiful woodland. Choose 5K or 8K loops with chip timing and harnesses available to borrow.

Take on the 16th Marsden Moors on 9 May 2026 near Huddersfield, with three scenic circular routes including a full marathon across reservoirs and valley tracks. Limited to 150 runners, this friendly event offers checkpoint snacks and a fini..

Run along the Lancaster canal towpath and through tree lined Haslam Park on a scenic 5K loop with options from 5K up to marathon and a timed ultra. Finish at the UCLAN Sports Arena with showers, a cafe and free parking.

Five Trig Points on 9 May 2026 is an 18 to 19 mile trail challenge around Delph with about 3,000 ft of ascent and self navigation to five local trig points. Manned checkpoints supply snacks and the finish offers free soup and hot drinks.

Five Trigs is a rugged 19 mile route across the South Pennines with about 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points including Blackstone Edge. The unmarked course requires navigation skills and rewards runners with wild moorland views.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Take on Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre for scenic rugged trail running across the North Yorkshire moors. Choose marathon, half or 10k on circular, self navigated courses with a small field and cupless format.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header at Whinlatter on 10 May 2026 for summit runs to Seat How. Forest trails welcome runners with or without dogs in this lively season finale.

Join the Avenham Amble in Preston on 10 May 2026 for 10K, half, marathon or ultra options along scenic riverside paths through Avenham and Miller Parks. Run one day or embrace the three day series and claim a bespoke medal and post run good..

Tough, scenic fell race in Bilsdale, North York Moors on Sun 10 May 2026. About 11.3 miles with 950 m of climb across classic moorland terrain. Enter on the day; expect limited parking so please car share.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Run or walk scenic trails at Constable Burton Hall, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes through pasture, woodland and a lively stream crossing. Limited to 200 entrants, this friendly estate event offers post race food and a charity donation.

Run the Rodley Rock up n' Run, a pop up Summer Series 5k and 10k along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with on the day or online entry. All finishers get a jumble medal and hot food plus a beer or soft drink.

Holcombe 10 on 16 May 2026 features 10K and 10 mile trail routes from Hare & Hounds through Redisher Woods and up to Peel Tower with sweeping moorland views. Rugged climbs, runnable bridleways and a finisher memento support local youth proj..

Experience stunning Dales trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle on 16 May 2026, with distances from a half to a 50 mile ultra that visit Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Expect big climbs, epic views and a festival finish with medal and..