Trail Running calendar near High Spen 2025-2026

The Glentress Trail Running Event, held in the scenic Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders near Peebles, offers 21k, 10k, and a new 5k trail run ideal for beginners. The courses feature a mix of forest singletrack, gravel trails, and moorland with stunning panoramic views. The 21k route is chall..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible 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 options to complete distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra dist..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from the scenic Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a 25-mile or a 12-mile course, both offering a chance to explore the beautiful Dales landscape..

The Endurancelife Northumberland event offers trail running races along the dramatic Northumberland coastline, featuring distances of 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set against stunning scenery including sandy beaches, dunes, rocky cliffs, and iconic Bamburgh Castle, the course is..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event returning for its seventh year, offering participants a choice between 5 or 10-mile routes around the scenic Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. The courses feature a mix of terrain, including fi..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. The course follows part of the iconic Lykewake long-distance footpath, visiting historic sites such as Lilla Howe, home to the oldest cross on the Moors, and Louven Howe, a Neolithic/..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km race held along the scenic John Muir Way on Scotland's East Coast, specifically through East Lothian. The course features stunning coastal stretches, rural landscapes, and woodland trails, passing through historic towns and villages such as Aberlady, Gullan..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held in Morland near Penrith, UK. Suitable for runners and walkers, the course is largely off-road with mixed terrain and 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The route traverses the scenic Eden Valley, bordering the Pennines to the east and the Howgill..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through urban and natural landscapes, including riverside meadows and country parks. The event emphas..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The race starts at..

The Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the circular Welcome Way trail. The course traverses diverse landscapes including moorlands, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland, and woodlands, featuring highlights like Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. Di..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse the..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging 55-mile ultramarathon held in the North York Moors, running from Guisborough to Helmsley through the Cleveland Hills. The course features over 2700 meters of ascent and is mostly on the well-marked Cleveland Way National Trail. Runners face potentially harsh, winter..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The course is a single, undulating loop around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring diverse terrain including lakeshore trails, rocky paths,..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Pendulum is a challenging 11-mile fell running race held in Langleeford, United Kingdom, organized by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. Participants tackle the two highest peaks in the Cheviot Hills—Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot—accumulating a total climb of 3,689 feet. The course..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..