Trail Running calendar near Embsay 2025-2026

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill, the village and Styal woods on 19 May 2026, with mixed trail, grass and tarmac and an undulating, picturesque course. Chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and a charity donation from e..

Challenge the Latterbarrow Loop fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 20 May 2026, a punchy 4.8 km loop from Cold Fell Gate with 250 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5, places limited to 100 and every finisher gets a prize.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

The Hardmoors 200 is an epic 200 miles ultramarathon along the Transpennine Trail, Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland coastline, testing runners with 24,300 ft of ascent and strict checkpoint cut offs. Solo runners need motorised support while t..

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Join the Carsington Hill Race on Friday 22 May 2026 for a challenging 9.5 km (5.9 miles) hill course with sweeping Peak District and Carsington Water views. Part of the village festival, the event supports local facilities and ends with foo..

Panopticons Ultra is a stunning 32 mile trail run through East Lancashire and the South Pennines, linking four iconic Panopticons artworks from Blackburn to Trawden. Expect rugged climbs, sweeping vistas and artful landmarks on a memorable..

Face the Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile trail along the Cleveland Way and North York Moors coastline from Filey to Helmsley. Coastal cliffs, moorland tracks and towns like Whitby await on this epic 36 hour endurance challenge.

On 23 May 2026 tackle the iconic Weekend 9 SAS final test on the Howgill Fells, a rugged 25 km out and back with about 1500 m of ascent. Fully waymarked and self sufficient, with kit checks, a finishers patch and a pint at the pub.

Take on scenic Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race near Kirkby Lonsdale, an 11 km challenge with about 400 m of climb over crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation is required so bring map and compass and advance entry is required.

Take on a scenic trail half or 10K through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, with sweeping views over Keswick, Skiddaw and Derwentwater. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and fast descents and bring a dog on lead if you like canicross.

Get the Hull out of Here is a flat, scenic trail run from East Hull along the TransPennine and Hornsea rail trails into open countryside. Distances from 5k to marathon, aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal make it a great spring goal.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Tackle the classic Austwick Amble in the Yorkshire Dales, a scenic 13 km fell race with 365 m of climb from Austwick Village Green. Finish with the village street market and family friendly junior races for all ages.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..