Trail Running calendar near Grange-over-Sands 2025-2026

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.

Take an evening trail run through Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner. Live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and sweeping woodland views make this a memorable spring..

Join Piglove By The River for 5km and 10km runs from a riverside beer garden in Leeds, featuring scenic, mostly flat trails perfect for fast times or a fun social run. All finishers receive a Piglove Brewery drink and optional tees or medal..

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultramarathon through the stunning limestone scenery of Malham and the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026. Expect big climbs, iconic peaks and well stocked checkpoints on this tough but beautifully scenic UKA permitted rac..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race in Coniston: 14 km of rugged trails with 1065 m of climb, rewarding effort with stunning upland views. Proceeds support Coniston MRT and pre entry is required.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic canal towpath in Methley on 5 May 2026. Community race raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with age category prizes.

Enjoy a scenic, hilly 5 mile trail around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge at the Rainow 5, held on the first Wednesday evening in May. Friendly, low key event with modest prizes, post race cakes and a pub gathering, all raising funds for local ch..

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

Enjoy a classic short fell challenge around Lothersdale with 5.4 km of rugged trails and 180 m of climb. Entry on the day from 18:30 at the Hare and Hounds makes this a perfect quick evening test for confident runners.

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series with scenic 5k and 10k runs by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Register on the night and enjoy a jumble medal, a drink and hot food.

Take on the Fellrunner at Nicky Nook on Thu 7 May 2026 near Scorton for a short, sharp and testing 5 mile fell run with 313 m of climb. Pre entry advised to secure one of 140 places and enjoy free post race soup and roll.

Brockholes Bimble on 8 May 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon or ultra on scenic trails around lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. Limited to 100 entrants, the friendly event includes snacks, a bespoke finisher medal and £2 from each entry..

Take on THE LAP, a fully waymarked 47 mile 75K trail ultra circling Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Enjoy scenic low level Lakes running, stocked aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Take on Offa's Dyke in 24 Hours South, a continuous 24 hour challenge from Prestatyn heading south along the National Trail. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 can run or walk, aiming to reach the furthest point south when time elapses.