Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2025-2026

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon around Lake Windermere, England's largest and most iconic lake, located in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit, making it an idea..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and runnable, flowing trails. The event..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails,..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, showcasing the South Pennines' scenic trails. The point-to-point course features 4,700 feet of climbing and passes four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts. Starting at Corpora..

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging skyrunning event held in the Central Lake District, England. Covering 40km with 2800m of ascent, the race features technical, single-track trails throughout a point-to-point course that includes summiting England’s highest mountain. It tests both experienced and..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..

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) or possi..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Whitby Leisure Centre and finishing in Pickering. The course features 3,322 feet of elevation and passes alongside eight railway stations, following the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moor Rail..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding course-marked races in the region, it draws inspiration from Europe's renowned sky races. Participants will navigate..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging skyrunning event held in Patterdale, within the English Lake District. Covering 28km with 2700m of ascent, the race features highly technical terrain, including hands-on rock scrambling around the Helvellyn Massif. Known for its extreme difficulty and..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features fully signed laps of either 4.37 miles (7 km) or possibly a 3.28-mile route, allowing participants t..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a renowned trail running event taking place in North Yorkshire, designed for both novice and elite ultra-racers. Participants can choose between a 70km route, which includes the iconic peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent, or extend their challeng..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an exciting ultra-running event designed for both novice and experienced athletes. Set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape, the route features classic limestone trails and a total ascent of 1280 meters. Participants will start and finish at the Ha..

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 laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with a minimum distance of 5km, and choose their own distance within the 7-h..

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail event features a 7-hour timed run on a scenic 4.37-mile (7 km) loop along the River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can choose distances from 5km up to..

The MTC Glaistig is a challenging 31-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 2 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen and finishes at the Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, featuring a route with approximately 2,793..

The MTC Boggart will take place in Gretna Green on Tuesday 13 July 2027.

MTC Albion is a grueling thirteen-day ultra marathon covering 503 miles from Gretna Green to Lands End, England. Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, it averages over 38 miles daily, following a route similar to the classic MTC JOGLE. Each day is themed around English myths and le..