Trail Running calendar near Embsay 2025-2026

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

DalesRunner 20 invites trail runners to tackle the rugged Yorkshire Dales around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor. Expect very hilly, technical single track with steep climbs and wild descents on a fully marked route. Entries are limited.

Run Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors in the Moors Traverse, about 80 km with 1,600 m of climb finishing at Robin Hoods Bay. Self sufficient runners get staffed checkpoints, maps and a transported drop bag.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Take on the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright coast to coast, Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines, Nine Standards and into the Yorkshire Dales. Expect wild scenery, 1400m ascent and self sufficiency vibe..

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.

Join MindOverMoors The OG on 4 April 2026 for a scenic 10 km trail in the North Yorkshire Moors supporting mental health awareness. Limited to 200 runners with post race treats at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

Run the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon on 4 April 2026 for a scenic women only route through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail and support The Elm Foundation. Enjoy a campfire finish with medal, cake and hot drinks.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

RunThrough Lake District Festival in Keswick features scenic 53k and 23k routes past Derwent Water, Scafell Pike and Catbells. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, a themed medal, chip timing, well stocked aid stations and a hot post race meal.