Trail Running calendar near Gilesgate 2025-2026

Run the Great Langdale 21, a technical 21 km with 850 m ascent across dramatic valleys, tarns and rocky trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, it offers marked routes, a recycled seed bomb medal and festival atmosphere.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 to 7 June 2026 with a continuous 100 km loop or a two day 100 km option, plus shorter scenic routes via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. Generous support, camp..

Run the Samaritans Way Ultra near Guisborough on 6 June 2026 with refreshed 40 km and 60 km courses plus a 60 km team relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans. Enjoy marshals, checkpoints, a finisher medal and event T shirt.

Run a scenic 50 mile timed route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, crossing moorland, historic Haworth and six Stanza Stones that bear poems about water. A poetic 24 hour endurance test for experienced runners.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory in this 100 km ultra, passing castles, harbours and beaches. Fully waymarked and supported with feed stations, tracking and a 24 hour cut off for finishers.

Join the iconic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 Jun 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales, a classic 12.2 km route with rewarding climbs and stunning views. Open to runners aged 18 plus with pre entry or race day entry and team competition available.

Challenge yourself at the Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon, a scenic 13.2 mile trail through the Yorkshire Dales starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club. Expect rugged footpaths, over 2,000 feet of climb and a warm club finish.

Run from the shores of Coniston Water into the Coppermines Valley with stunning fell views on 10k and 16k routes. Enjoy an event village with live music, food stalls and race commentary for a lively post run vibe.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Choose 42 km, 21 km or 10 km routes around Coniston Water, winding past Tarn Hows, Beacon Tarn and woodland trails with spectacular mountain views. Celebrate at a lively event village with food, drinks, live music and finishers medals.

Tackle the Coppice fell race in Accrington on Tue 9 Jun 2026, a spirited 6.6 km course with 310 m of climb starting from the Whitakers Arms. Day entry only means it is ideal for last minute plans and teams are welcome.

Run along Ullswater in the Lake District at Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on 13 June 2026, with 10 km and half marathon options. Dog friendly with live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and event merchandise.

On 13 June 2026 Punk Panther runs 13, 20 and 32 mile routes from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back along the scenic Six Dales Trail. Enjoy reservoir views, live tracking for ultras and a lively finish with medal and T shirt.

Ulverston Fell Race heads into the Lake District on Saturday 13 June 2026 for a short but sharp climb to the top of Flan Fell with lovely views. Entry on the day and a full programme of junior races make this a friendly community event.

Join Manorlands PaintRush, a lively 5 km colour run in Bingley on 14 June 2026 supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Run, jog or walk three paint splashed laps with seven colour stations and celebrate at the finish with music, food and y..

Tackle rolling trails around historic Roche Abbey on 14 June 2026, with distances from 6.7 miles to the full marathon. This lapped mix of trail, road and woodland starts and finishes at the Travellers Rest in Sheffield for a scenic, well su..

Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones is a rugged trail event from Chop Gate with marathon, half and 10k options across scenic moorland. Routes are unmarked so you must navigate for yourself, making this a true off road adventure.

Recce the first 26 miles of the Lakeland 50 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, including the climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Coach transport, checkpoint support and guidance are included to help confirmed Lakeland entrants fine tune thei..

Tackle the Moleside fell race, a steep 5 km challenge with 400 m of climbing through Bowland terrain, starting from the Whitakers Arms in Accrington. Entry on the day, friendly atmosphere and club team prizes make it ideal for eager fell ru..