Trail Running calendar near Ennerdale Bridge 2024-2025

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The DalesRunner 30 is a challenging 30km race set to take place on July 5, 2025, in Muker, Yorkshire. The course ascends nearly 3,000 feet, leading participants from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in Great Britain. Runners will traverse the Coast to Coast path and the Pennine Way, ex..

Swinner Swagger is a running event scheduled for July 5, 2025, in Muker, featuring a 15.5 km (approximately 9.6 miles) course that showcases the scenic beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Participants will tackle the second half of the iconic DR30 route, which includes a loop through Hartlakes, a climb u..

Beat the Bounds is a traditional event in the Ullswater Valley, celebrating its 45th year in 2025. Participants can join locals to navigate the Patterdale Parish Boundary, with options including a full 28-mile route featuring significant ascents and stunning views, a half boundary event, and a famil..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in the picturesque town of Masham. Participants can choose to run laps of 3.55 miles for either three or six hours, with water and feed stations available every lap. The course is well-marked and supported by marshals, ensuri..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Widdop Fell Race is a classic high moorland running event organized by the Calder Valley Fell Runners. Covering a distance of 7 miles (11.3 km) with an elevation gain of 1200 feet (366 m), the race features a marked route that includes varied terrain, such as tussocks and bracken. Participants m..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is an exciting trail race set to take place at Wheelbirks Farm in Northumberland. This inaugural event features a diverse course that includes farm field boundaries, forest trails, and challenging climbs and descents, making it suitable for both novice and experienced runne..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances: 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra, known for its iconic midnight start, offers a challenging yet achievable course with breathtaking views and a total ascent of 8,500 ft...

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. With a modest entry fee of £1, the event features a unique prizegiving where slower runners receive more prizes, often in the form of small bottles of inexpensive French beer. This year, the r..

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race set in the stunning Lake District, covering a distance of 6km with a challenging ascent of 850m. Starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale, this event is designed in the style of a Vertical K, offering participants a rigorous climb to the ..

AFoot in Two Dales is a challenging 50-mile event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, specifically Wensleydale and Swaledale. Designed for experienced walkers and runners, participants will navigate a route featuring footpaths, bridleways, and quiet roads, including an ascent of Great Shunner Fe..

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 ultra-distance races in England, it showcases breathtaking terrain and requires participants to possess excellent mou..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding ra..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting running event set to take place at Stonyhurst College, a location that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary works. Participants will race along a scenic 11.1 km course featuring enchanting woodlands, historic bridges, and breathtaking views, all while following i..

Place Fell 15 is a semi-technical 15k trail race set around the base of Place Fell, located on the shores of Ullswater. This challenging yet accessible race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, making it an excellent introduction to more technical trail running events. Participants will enjoy..

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon is a challenging trail running event set in the picturesque Nidderdale area of Yorkshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including 28, 55, 83, and 111 miles, with elevation gains ranging from 3,500 to 14,000 feet. The course showcases iconic landmark..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race featuring a significant ascent of 2700m, set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the Lake District. This event is designed for experienced runners who possess advanced climbing skills, as it includes technical terrain and several graded scram..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in the company of experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent, focusing on key navigation points..