Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic running event taking place on August 10, 2025, starting from Lowther Castle in Askham. This 13-mile race features approximately 1400 feet of ascent, traversing Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley, with a mix of tarmac and open country trails. Partici..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is an annual fell running event organized by Keswick Athletic Club, held in August 2025. The race covers approximately 8.8 km with 300 meters of elevation, starting from Fitz Park and featuring a new route for 2024. Participants must be at least 17 years old and carry specifi..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King's Challenge is a running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a 6-mile course with an elevation gain of 1,175 feet. The race starts from the park behind the Kings Arms in Silsden and includes a scenic route through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, culminating at a trig point before..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is a challenging trail running event held in the Northern Lake District, featuring two race options: a 50 km route and a 20-mile course. The event takes place around the scenic Caldbeck village, with routes passing through remote fells, including climbs up High Pike and Ski..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail race that takes participants from Otley to Pateley Bridge along the scenic Six Dales Trail. This event, previously known as A Bridge Too Far, features an out-and-back route that showcases beautiful landscapes, including Swinsty, Fewston, and Thru..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is a challenging 27-kilometer trail running event set in the Lake District’s iconic Buttermere fells. Participants will traverse a mountain loop that includes renowned Wainwright summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, Hay Stacks, Dale Head, and Robinson, combining techn..

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new running event scheduled for 2025, covering a distance of 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with an elevation gain of 1370m (4495 ft). Starting from the sheep pens above Hartsop, participants will navigate various checkpoints, including Rest Dodd and Gray Crag, with specific t..

Silverbacktrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a trail running event set in the stunning North York Moors National Park, featuring a challenging route of approximately 10 miles. Participants will navigate through forest tracks and heather-clad moorland, culminating in a climb up the iconic Roseberry Toppi..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic running event scheduled for August 17, 2025, organized by CraggRunner. The race features a challenging 10-kilometer circular route around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs, taking participants along bridleways with twists, turns, and elevation changes, including an out-and..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes that traverse mixed terrain including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and esta..

Tidal Trails is a vibrant running and beach festival held in South Shields, offering a unique blend of trail running and seaside fun. The event features an 8K trail run starting and finishing on the beach, ascending to the scenic Leas area overlooking the waves. For beginners and younger participant..

The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the picturesque Eden Valley village of Morland. The race features a largely off-road, mixed terrain route passing rivers, woodlands, and pastures, with some self-navigation and signage. Covering 1330 feet of elevation, it serves as a gr..

The Settle Loop Challenge 2025 is a versatile outdoor event held in the Yorkshire Dales, offering participants the option to run, walk, or mountain bike along a 10.2-mile hilly trail. Organized by Sue Ryder, the event aims to support the charity and takes place in the scenic countryside above Settle..

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers an exciting opportunity for runners to participate in scenic 5K and 10K races. Set in Bingley, this pop-up series features a relaxed atmosphere where participants can enjoy a jumble medal, a drink, an..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a scenic and challenging trail race held in the Pennines, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rugged terrain. Organized by Pennine Trail Events, the marathon covers approximately 43.6 km with an elevation gain of 3,814 feet, starting and finishing at Tattersall Far..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop running event that takes place along Britain's longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting from Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the race covers a scenic towpath course. Participants, aged..

Run the Borders is an exciting ultramarathon event organized by Breaking Strain, set in the scenic Scottish Borders. Participants can choose to run the full 109km loop, a 50km option, or join a relay team of four, all while following the historic Borders Abbeys Way. The route features a mix of terra..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce event from Caldbeck to Threlkeld offers participants a chance to explore a section of the route alongside experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers a challenging 12-mile stretch, featuring significant elevation changes and varied terrain, including t..