Trail Running calendar near Embsay 2025-2026

The Blanchland Show 1/2 and 10k is a trail running event held in the picturesque village of Blanchland, North East England, set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The race features two distances: a 10k (approx. 7 miles, 900ft ascent) and a half ma..

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile (9 km) trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course with a total ascent of 700 feet. The route winds through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts, offering a well-marked and marshalled..

The Barrow – Keswick Show Fell Race is a challenging 6.5km event with 425m of ascent, held annually at the Showfield in Braithwaite near Keswick in the English Lake District. The race features two steep climbs up Stile End and Barrow fells, with a flagged and mandatory route through fields and fell..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km trail races along the Trans Pennine Trail. The 5km course is flat and fast, running from Piglove Brewing Co’s beer garden to just before Thwaite Mills, while the 10km extends beyond with slightly mor..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) running event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a steep course with approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) of climb, the route includes a variety of terrain and numerous demanding ascents. Starting near the Hare & Hounds..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal near Wyther Lane. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants receive a jumble medal, a choice o..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full lo..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race, held annually in the Peak District, is an 8.6 km (5.3 miles) fell running event featuring 320 meters (1050 feet) of ascent. It has been associated with Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials for over 20 years, offering a unique combination of competitive running and..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park, starting at Hangram Lane Farm. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it offers a demanding course through some of the region's best trail terrain. The event is part of a series that includes di..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. The race features a 10.5km loop around the reservoirs with 375ft of climb per lap. Participants start with four qualifying laps, after which elimination laps begin: the last runner to finish each..

The Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, from a 10km trail race and a half marathon to challenging 30-mile and 50-mile ultra races. Participants experience..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. Starting and finishing at Blaydon Rugby Club in Swalwell, the 10-kilometer course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and only mild..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1,804 feet (550 meters), the event tests runners on a demanding course. Established in 1992, it has served as a championship race multiple ti..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run held in Alwoodley and Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the race takes participants through scenic woods and parkland including Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park. The course features notable l..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The RunThrough Trails Chopwell Woods event on August 31, 2025, offers 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile trail runs through the scenic Chopwell Woods near Newcastle, UK. The course features gravel paths and undulating woodland terrain, providing a refreshing natural setting ideal for both beginners and experience..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry is a challenging trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting at Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three distances: a full marathon (30 miles, 4,850 feet ascent), a half marathon (14.5 miles, 3,200 feet ascent), and a..

Hip Hip Hooray It's Hornsea is a seaside trail running event held in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail. The course is flat with good trail terrain, offering an out-and-back route with distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon (two half marathons). Runners enjoy well-ma..