Trail Running calendar near Kirkby-in-Furness 2025-2026

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

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 challenging 15.6 km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick in the English Lake District, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870 meters (2,850 feet) of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, incl..

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 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 2185 meters of ascent. Ru..

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 routes: a 10-mile and a 5-mile run, both partially following the original rai..

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) race with 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent, held near Burnley, England. The course starts beside the Ram Inn in Cliviger and features a mix of boggy fields, steep climbs, rough moorland, and technical..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is an 8.1-mile multi-terrain race with 1,214 feet of vertical gain, held near Ilkley, UK. The course features rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery roots and wooden bridges, and about a mile of road on the m..

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race starting in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales, and finishing at the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Clwydian Hills. This challenging 10-kilometer course ascends to the Jubilee Tower at over 550 meters above sea level, offering stunning view..

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

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..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes dense woodlands, rolling trails, steep climbs, and muddy sections, providing a rewarding..

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..

The CBTE Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhi..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, UK. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their limits in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. The event emphasizes community and personal endurance, inviti..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a 35-mile ultra-distance running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The undulating circular course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing varied terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland..

The Drop - Manchester is an exhilarating and challenging race that tests participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The event begins with participants boarding a bus to an undisclosed drop-off location, where th..