Trail Running calendar near Kirkby Lonsdale 2025-2026

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners. The challenging 5-mile hilly course features scenic routes including bridle tracks, ridge tops, and nature reserves managed by local wildlife trusts. Organized by Macclesf..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and some of the most runnable trails in..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit to complete the course, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-di..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series, it offers three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with s..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in Skipton, a historic market town in the UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The scenic course incorporates sections of the Dale..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering extensive views of the North Yorkshire Moors..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists...

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), wit..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring 4,700 feet (1,430 m) of climbing. The point-to-point route showcases the four iconic Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, traversing the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a challenging trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), both featuring firm trail paths with significant elevat..

The OMM Lite will take place in Grasmere from Friday 29 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026.

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging skyrunning event held in the Central Lake District, England. Covering 40km with 2800m of ascent, the race features technical, single-track trails throughout its point-to-point course. Participants traverse iconic Lakeland fells, including the summit of England’s..

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great and Little Langdale valleys, based at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern R..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring multiple race distances: a 50km Ultra Trail with 1000m elevation, a 25km Super Trail, and a 15km Challenge Trail. The course traverses public footpaths and trails around the scenic Chevin area, starting and finishing at Statio..

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritans, with updated routes for 2026. The event supports Teesside..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lake District, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can choose from multiple distances including a full 100km loop, 50km halves, a marathon, 25km quarter, and a 10km Ambleside loop. The course features..

The Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a challenging 50-mile ultra running event held in West Yorkshire, starting at Marsden and finishing in Ilkley. Participants have 24 hours to complete the linear route, which features over 6,600 feet of ascent across the scenic South Pennines moorland. Along the wa..