Trail Running calendar near Grizedale 2025-2026

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..

The Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra that follows Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay. Starting along the spectacular northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the course winds through eastern Yorkshire to finish on the shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. Or..

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 as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L Ultra 50) is a 50-mile, heavily supported ultramarathon from Manchester to Liverpool, following the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. Held on Good Friday, it attracts around 750 participants and features a fast, well-marked cou..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

Heart of Granite is a circular 32km (20 miles) mountain run in the Galloway hills, rising about 1850m. Course starts and finishes at Caldons Campsite. The route climbs from valley to Lamachan, follows a ridge to Curleywee, then to the Axe Head checkpoint on the Southern Upland Way, ascends Craiglee,..

Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is an ultramarathon and trail race starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall near Ripon, England. In 2026 it offers three distances: 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 750, 1,750 and 3,500 feet. The route largely follows the Ripon Rowel, weaving through w..

The Allendale Challenge, now in its 35th edition, is a 26-mile challenge walk in Allendale, Northumberland, organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the charity. The anti-clockwise route starts and finishes at Allendale Village Hall, weaving across peat bogs in the Nort..

Stanhope Trail Races take place in Stanhope, County Durham, starting and finishing at Stanhope Showground. The event offers two main routes: a 10k and a half marathon (about 14.6 miles), with elevation gains around 1,200 ft and 1,887 ft. Runners traverse the North Pennines AONB, featuring open moorl..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

The Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular trail running event held in the scenic Howgill Hills, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sedbergh, UK. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles) distance. The course offers a challenging..

Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a 137 km Pennine Bridleway ultramarathon across West and North Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with about 3275 metres of ascent. The route blends runnable trails with technical climbs and some walker-friendly alternatives, designed for a 50-hour completion. The a..

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon based around Chester, starting and finishing at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route traces the Sandstone Trail, the Marches Way by the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest and the Bridgewater Canal, with about 1590m of ascent and..

Burnsall Trail Half, staged by Due North Events, is set at Burnsall Riverside Car Park Field, BD23 6BU, North Yorkshire. The inaugural race in the Due North Race Series follows several sections of the Dales Way footpath, delivering around 500m of ascent. The route blends riverside paths, stone track..

Burnsall 12k Trail Race, part of the Due North Trail series, is held at the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall (BD23 6BU). The 12-kilometre route forms the first leg of the half marathon, with a diversion via Appletreewick that returns runners to the Burnsall finish. The course is described as par..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

Swainby Sweep offers circular 7- and 16-mile trail races in the North York Moors National Park, starting from Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG). Runners cover varied terrain—moorland, forest tracks and Cleveland Way sections—with views of Cod Beck, Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood and Whorlton Moors, a..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents an..