Trail Running calendar near Gilesgate 2025-2026

Take on a scenic 47 miles around Lake Windermere in THE LAP Ultra Anticlockwise, way marked with a 24 hour limit and five aid stations. Open to runners and walkers, the route rewards finishers with a locally sourced medal and meal.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In a Day, a scenic 100 km loop around Leeds through trails, villages and parks. The waymarked route with checkpoints and aid along the way makes for a rewarding ultrarunning challenge for adventurous runners.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Lilla’s Revenge is a 10 mile self navigated trail in the North York Moors on 13 Sep 2026, with sweeping moorland and coastal views and a bespoke finisher medal. Entries are limited to 50 and runners must carry mandatory kit.

Take on the Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026, a scenic challenge across open moorland and woods. Choose the full 26.2 mile route or the 14.8 mile half, enjoy feed stations and chip timing.

Take on the Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton on Sunday 13 September 2026, a punchy 3.5 mile route climbing about 230 m up to scenic Bradley moor. Friendly club atmosphere with junior races and affordable entry on the day.

Tackle classic Lake District mountain navigation in mid September with three tough courses from 15 km to 29 km and hefty climbs. Applicants are vetted for fell running experience and pre entry is required; pairs welcome on the short course.

Challenge yourself on the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks with 70 km or 100 km trail options around Hawes on Sept 19 to 20 2026, supported by Ranger teams and roadside aid with evening rest at HQ. Entries are limited to 120 and finishers get medal..

Tackle a scenic 50 km trail from Hawes that climbs Pen y Ghent and returns along limestone trails. Limited field, rugged terrain and warm race support make this a classic Yorkshire Dales ultra.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Take on a 50 km trail through the dramatic Cheviot Hills around Wooler on 19 September 2026. Follow a GPS route with aid stations, marshals and finish line goodies for a rugged, rewarding day on stunning upland terrain.

Hardmoors 60 is a rugged 63 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, tracing dramatic Yorkshire coast scenery from Guisborough to Filey. Limited entries for solo runners and relay teams, with an 18 hour time limit and tracker for safety.

Run the Lake District on 19 September 2026 with Maverick Lakes X Trail in Grasmere, choosing from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical climbs and lakeside trails. A great day out for trail runners with proceeds supporting Fix the Fe..

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 with 5km, 10km and Half Marathon options, all chip timed and finished with a medal. Run through parkland and woodland with lakes and wild deer for a memorable day out.

Run a scenic trail half marathon through Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, a challenging single lap 13.1 mile route with stunning moorland views. Support Sue Ryder and enjoy a pie and peas with a finisher memento at the fini..

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough for scenic countryside 10K and half marathon morning runs. Friendly weekend events with pay on the day entry, jumble medals, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.