Trail Running calendar near Keswick 2025-2026

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10-mile winter night trail run around the Simonside Hills near Rothbury, Northumberland, starting at Newcastle House on Front Street. Runners navigate a moonlit, undulating course through woodlands and open hill terrain, guided only by head torches as they soak in the s..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter ultra along Lady Anne's Way from Skipton to Appleby, spanning the Yorkshire Dales into Cumbria. The route largely follows Lady Anne’s Way with deviations onto the Dales Way and Pennine Journey, passing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. The event is sel..

Pendle Way In A Day is a winter ultra in East Lancashire. Starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle, the full route is about 45 miles (68.8 km) with around 6,100 ft (1,848 m) of ascent, with a 30-mile option (46.5 km, ~1,343 m). Runners and walkers travel the Pendle Way through Blacko, Barnoldswick v..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic multi-distance trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. The event offers 14, 20, and 34-mile routes, with the ultramarathon of 34 miles also including the Knaresborough Round. Runners circle Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mainly..

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl takes place at Grizedale Forest in Cumbria (LA22 0QJ) on Sunday 8 February 2026, offering two dog-friendly trail options: a 10-kilometre loop with around 260 metres of ascent, and a shorter 6-kilometre route with about 150 metres of vert. Described as the most runnable..

North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM, staged by Wild Deer Events with Timing Up North, is a road-running event in the Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, in the Lake District. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), with routes described as fastish and largely on quiet c..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is an off-road running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd. The undulating 19-mile route starts near Milnthorpe in Cumbria and showcases a mix of coast and countryside, with easy M6 access and low-level terrain suitable for February conditions. The route passes Dalham Deer P..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race held at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick, Cumbria. The fully marked, hilly course winds through hard-packed gravel tracks, twisting dirt paths, and muddy bridleways inside the forest, suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners. Ni..

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a West Lancashire LDWA event set in the West Pennine Moors around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton, an area locals call the “Little Lake District.” The walk offers two distances for walkers: 16 miles (short) and 24 miles (long); runners may only tackle the long route. T..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The G..

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 approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 takes place from Cracoe Village Hall in Cracoe, North Yorkshire (BD23 6LQ). Participants can tackle either a 25‑mile or 12‑mile route that explore the Yorkshire Dales and are open to walkers and runners. The event features a South loop in 2026 to accommodate previous 12..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event held at the scenic Derwent Reservoir on the Durham and Northumberland border. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that loops around the reservoir, featuring a mix of firm trails, footpaths, grass, and woodla..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run takes place in Whinlatter Forest and is Lakeland Paws’ inaugural night-time event. The course offers two options: a fully marked 10k route with about 380m of ascent, and a 5k option with around 200m of ascent. The undulating forest roads and trails are descri..

East Lancs LDWA’s 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a dual-distance endurance event for walkers and runners, held near Greenmount, Lancashire. The course offers 18- and 26-mile options that traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Organized by the East Lancs group of the Long Distance Walkers As..

Granny's Bay Challenge, part of PFW Running, unfolds in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial along a flat tarmac Ribble estuary path. The course is a 5.24-mile out-and-back/loop that competitors can complete as many or as few laps as they wish with..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, set in Morland near Penrith. The largely off-road course uses mixed terrain and around 3000 feet of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south as it winds through the Eden Valley toward the edge..