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

Litton Birks Fell Race is a 5 km fell-running event with around 362 m of ascent, set in Littondale and Upper Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The race starts and finishes at the Queens Arms pub in Litton and uses a 2024-adopted course that showcases the valley scenery. The day also f..

The Slate Trail Ultra, organized by APEX Running, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Snowdonia region of Wales. It offers two main distances: a 145km (90mi) ultra with 3,900m+ elevation gain and an 88km (55mi) Ultra Tour of the Quarries with 2,700m+ elevation gain. The course fol..

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 takes place at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds LS5 3BF. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: competitors run a 4.167-mile loop, with departures at hourly intervals; finish each loop to advance to the next, otherwise it’s a DNF. The day-course..

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a multi-distance trail race around Wharfedale, taking in Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. Distances are 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 1700, 2800 and 4800 feet. The route hugs the hills around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley, passing landmarks such as Otley Chevin..

Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a category AL fell race held in late autumn on Pendle Hill and its surrounding moorlands in the South/West Pennines. The event, run under FRA rules, covers about 27 km (16.8 miles) with around 1,473 m (4,833 ft) of ascent, offering a demanding mix of rugged terrain and na..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner is a night-time head-torch trail race of 10k on 15 November 2025 at Hamsterley Forest Park, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NL. The event is organised by Greener Miles Running. Entry is limited to a maximum of 50 runners. Entries are non-refundable but may be transferred to a later..

Meanwood, Leeds hosts the Holly Hustle, a 10.5-kilometre forest trail race through Meanwood Park, The Hollies, and the Meanwood Valley Trail. Runners enjoy a fast, scenic course with undulating terrain and notable landmarks such as the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag. Expect a muddy surface this..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

MoRunning brings Manchester to Heaton Park for the Movember-themed MoRun. The event offers 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, plus 5k, 10k, and a Half Marathon. Runners traverse a mix of park paths and trails around Heaton Park, with an undulating course designed for a fun, community atmosphere.The Half is f..

West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a six-race cross-country series held across West Yorkshire from November to February. Each race covers about 5–6 miles on tough, hilly terrain, with a dual focus on team and individual competition. A £20 season pass provides entry to all six fixtures; entries c..

David Staff Memorial Race is a 6km fell race with 305m of climb, set on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen. The course starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, follows the bandstand, leaves the wood via the Lychgate car park, and climbs to Waterman’s Cottage before heading up..

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic views and a circuit past Gibside landmarks such as the old..

Slaley Hall & Forest Trail Runs take place at Slaley Hall Hotel, near Hexham in Northumberland. The weekend offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles) through the estate and Slaley Forest. The half marathon visits about seven miles of woodland in Slaley Forest, while the 10K is a sing..

adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km (often closer to 11km) trail race set in Kendal, with start and finish in the town centre. The route climbs from the town centre via Beast Banks, then follows the limestone escarpment of Scout Scar for sweeping views over Morecambe Bay and the Lyth Valley, be..

Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) is an eight-hour endurance trail event at Rock UK Whithaugh Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Runners tackle as many 4.366-mile laps on Borders Forest Park trails, with about 480 feet of ascent per lap. An electronic wristband times each lap via Basecamp ti..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50 km ultra running event held in Kendal as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival on Saturday 22 November 2025. The course covers 50 km with about 900 m of ascent and uses a mix of trail, road and fell terrain. The race is organised by Ourea Events and suppor..

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It offers multiple race distances including an 8.8-mile loop, a half marathon, a 17.6-mile double loop, and a full marathon consisting of three loops. The course features a mix of terrain such as fie..

Leeds MoRun returns to Roundhay Park for MoRunning around Movember. The event offers 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances. The course is described as hilly, primarily on paths with sections of trail, dog-friendly, but not suitable for wheelchairs; buggy-friendly with off-road buggies..

PFW Running's Lancashire Loop Trail Run takes place in Blackpool, Lancashire, with the start and finish near Village Hotel on East Park Drive. The event offers distances on a 10K loop: 10K, half marathon (two loops plus an out-and-back), marathon (four loops plus an out-and-back), and ultra (five lo..