Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, featuring a challenging course of 4.3 miles (7 km) with an ascent of 1310 feet (400 m). The race takes place in Cliviger, near Burnley, and is known for its scenic yet demanding terrain, including steep c..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is an exciting 100-mile ultramarathon set to take place in Manchester, featuring a scenic route that connects several canals, including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals. Participants will navigate the course with support from 11 checkpoints, where..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race is an exciting annual event organized by the North Leeds Fell Runners, featuring a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) course with a 370m (1214ft) ascent. The race is categorized as BM, indicating a medium distance with hilly terrain. Participants must carry mandatory gear, includi..

The Bridgeathon, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is a multi-distance running event featuring a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set along the scenic Lancaster canal, participants will encounter 43 bridges throughout the marathon route. The event offers a flat course, ide..

The CBTE Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging long-distance ultra marathon set against the stunning backdrop of the UK's national trails. Taking place in Dufton, participants will traverse a 104-mile route that includes the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, and Cleveland Way, featuring over 6000 feet of ele..

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

The Manchester Backyard Ultra will take place in Manchester on Saturday 4 October 2025.

Calverley Chaos is a unique trail race organized by Great Owl Running, taking place on the Calverley Millennium Way. This 12km (7.5 miles) event features a distinctive format where participants will run in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions on a single loop course. The route is fully marke..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a challenging 35-mile running event taking place in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The course features a scenic route that includes trails, woodlands, and moorlands, culminating in a downhill stretch through Studley Deer Park..

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..

The Malham Charity Relays, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a fun and inclusive running event taking place in Malham. Participants form mixed teams on the day of the event, making it accessible for all ages. The race features a short course of 0.70 miles with a chal..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

The Wasdale Show, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), features one of the most challenging races in the BOFRA calendar. Set in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria, the race covers a distance of 2.40 miles (3.80 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2,300 feet (700 meters) as it..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Langdale Valley, Lake District. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sectio..

The Castle C’alf is a 12km (7 miles) fell race with 490m (1600 feet) of ascent, held near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale. It covers the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, passing through the scenic and private Castle Carr estate. The race starts from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley and fea..

The Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon, set for its fifth year in 2025, is a challenging trail event showcasing stunning historic scenery. The race begins at Housesteads Roman Fort and follows the Hadrian's Wall trail for the first six miles, before winding through woodlands and along the Tyne Riverside t..

The Withins Skyline is an annual fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a challenging 6.2-mile route with 820 feet of elevation. Starting from Penistone Hill Country Park, the course takes runners over rugged terrain, including The Stoop and Top Withens, before returning via Bronte Br..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is an exciting running event set in the picturesque Dales, starting from Skipton Auction Mart. Participants can choose from various distances, including 13, 20, 34, and 50 miles, with routes that showcase stunning landscapes through Gargrave, Malham, and Kettlewell. Th..

The Chopwell Moon Runner 10k is a unique night-time trail race set in the scenic Chopwell Woodland Park. This event offers a fully marked course ideal for both novice and experienced runners, providing a thrilling experience as participants navigate the trails with head torches. The atmosphere is en..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging running event set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, taking place from October 18 to 19, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 100K, 50K, and 25K, with the 100K being a self-navigated course requiring map reading and navigation skill..