Trail Running calendar near Glenridding 2025-2026

Run the Borders is a challenging 109km ultramarathon held in the Scottish Borders, following the scenic Borders Abbey Way. The circular trail links historic towns including Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick, and Selkirk, passing four ruined abbeys: Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. The course f..

The Ilkley Skyline is a challenging 22-mile fell running race held in Burley in Wharfedale, near Ilkley. The route, originally created in 2013 by Mike Ayers, covers at least eight moors including Burley Moor, Ilkley Moor, and Rombalds Moor, featuring notable summits like Beamsley Beacon and Round Hi..

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a challenging 43.6 km trail race with 3,814 ft of elevation, held in the scenic Pennines near Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. Starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm, the course features stunning woodland trails, climbs over Gorple Rocks, passes Bronte Waterfalls, an..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging ultra-distance running event held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the race covers 130 miles of towpath, passing sc..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team, designed for participants of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) challenge. Covering a 12-mile section of the route, it features a demanding 3,600 feet of ascent and descent, including the River Ca..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options for shorter laps to accom..

The Hebden Sports fell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place at Powder House Field in Hebden, located on the B6265 between Grassington and Pateley Bridge. The event features both junior and senior races, with distances of approximately 1.5 miles (3.2 km) a..

The BOFRA Reeth Show race is a fell running event held near Reeth, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen (DL11 6AR). The race covers approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) with a climb of 700 feet (220 meters). The challenging course starts in the fields, ascends a narrow bracken-lined tr..

The Blanchland Show 1/2 Marathon 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. The race features two distances: approximately 7 miles (10k) with 900ft ascent, and 13.5 miles (half..

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

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km distances. The race starts at Piglove By The River, a charming beer garden located in Citu’s Climate Innovation District, offering runners a chance to relax with craft brews post-race. The 5km course..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a demanding 400 m (1,312 ft) climb, the course offers a steep route with varied terrain and numerous punishing climbs. Starting near the Hare & Hounds pub, the race follows Holcom..

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..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is a unique ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. Participants run multiple 10.5 km loops with 375 ft of climb each, starting with four qualifying laps. After these, elimination laps begin where the last runner to finish each lap is remove..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. The 10km course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and a few mild inclines, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The race..

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 has a rich history dating back to 1992 and has served as a championship race multiple times. The course of..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. Held at Burrs Country Park, the mostly trail-based course passes through country parks and along waterways, offeri..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run through the scenic woods and parklands of Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the course features notable landmarks such as the "Seven Arches," the ‘Slabbering Baby’ s..

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 from Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full marathon (30 miles, 4,850 feet ascent), a half marathon (14.5 miles, 3,200 feet ascent)..