Trail Running calendar near Grasmere 2025-2026

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, is a popular off-road running event held in the scenic Bronte Country near Haworth, UK. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half marathon is approximately 14.8..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race series taking place on consecutive Thursdays in September 2025, specifically on the 4th, 11th, and 18th. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the course features a fa..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra-running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The course features classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascent of 1280 meters. Desi..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 22km (12.4 miles) mountain running event with a 1,535m (4,003ft) ascent, held annually in September. The race starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, passing through notable points such as Lingmoor, Pike of Blisco, Three Shir..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The 70km route covers the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent—over classic limestone trails with 2,185 meters of ascent. R..

The Holcombe 10 is a scenic running event held at Hare & Hounds in Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, offering participants a choice between a 10K or 10 Mile race. The course, organized in collaboration with the National Trust, features challenging terrain including steep climbs to Peel Tower, stretches th..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loo..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts at Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, leading runners to the summit of Great Whernside and back. The course begins with a grassy uphill path through fields to Hag Dyke cottage,..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6 km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870 meters of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown Ho..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Guisborough Rugby Club and finishing in Filey. The 60-mile route follows the Cleveland Way National Trail, traversing scenic cliff tops and passing through coastal towns and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes,..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this recce covers an 11-mile section of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) route, including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the descent to..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two trail running options: a 10-mile route and a 5-mile route, both partially fol..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail running event held in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in England. Participants can choose from four distances: 22 km (2 Valleys Trail), 55 km (5 Valleys), 110 km (7 Valleys), and 180 km (13 Valleys), covering between 2 and 13 of the regio..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place at Orton C of E Primary School. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race features a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), categorized as a BS race. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and entry f..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) fell running event featuring 1,310 feet (400 meters) of ascent. The race starts near the Ram Inn in Cliviger, close to Burnley, and follows a flagged and marshaled course that includes steep climbs..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in Manchester, UK, covering 100 miles with 345 meters of elevation. The course links several canals including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals, offering a scenic and well-marked route. The event supports up..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell race with 370m (1214ft) of ascent, classified as BM (a bit hilly, medium distance). The race takes place near Ilkley, starting and finishing on Keighley Road, featuring a multi-terrain course that..

The Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a scenic trail running event held near Otley, Yorkshire, featuring routes that pass by seven picturesque reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. Designed by the Punk Panther team, the event offers multiple distances from a hal..

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a scenic running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cross or pass under, adding a..