Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales 50k: Tackle a 50 km self navigated challenge from Grassington through classic Dales scenery including Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike, with 1,260 m of ascent. Enjoy runnable trails, boggy moorland, GPX navigation, li..

Rip n Run XL is a two day trail challenge around Hebden Bridge on 17 to 18 October 2026 with 40 mile and 80 mile loop options. Tough moorland climbs, four checkpoints and hot food at HQ make it scenic yet demanding for seasoned runners.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse on 17 October 2026 for relaxed, scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon routes. Enjoy a welcoming vibe with a jumble medal, hot food and a choice of beer or soft drink.

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in Knaresborough for a scenic multi lap running festival through parkland and along a converted railway path. Choose distances from 10k to ultra and enjoy feed stations, a bespoke medal and post r..

Tackle the trails around four reservoirs at the Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run in Shotley Bridge on 18 October 2026. Choose 25 km or 53 km routes with scenic paths, support stations and a finishers medal plus a long sleeved event top.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way features 13, 20, 32 and 55 mile trail ultramarathon options along the scenic Nidderdale Way, passing Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Limited to 200 runners, it blends rugged terrain with gr..

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Run the Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for spooky family fun or longer distances up to an ultra. Fancy dress is encouraged with spot prizes and finishers get bespoke Halloween medals and sweet treats.

Race You To The Summit on 31 Oct 2026 is a 4.3 mile fell race with 260 m ascent from the Summit Inn near Littleborough. Advance and on the day entry, junior races and a Halloween fancy dress contest with prizes add festive fun for runners.

Join Tommy Runs on Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Tommy Statue in Seaham for 5 km and 10 km races starting with a one minute silence. Chip timing, finisher T shirt and medal, with proceeds to Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.

The Derwentwater 10 returns to Keswick on Sunday 1 November 2026, offering a scenic 10 mile loop around Derwent Water. Expect undulating tarmac roads, lovely lakeside views and friendly club organisation for a classic autumn race day.

Enjoy a 5 mile trail through scenic Sankey Valley Park in St Helens on Sunday 1 November 2026, with compact but sometimes muddy terrain and marshals on course. Runners must be 15 or older and all finishers get a goody bag memento.

Run under the stars around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir on 7 November 2026 with 3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options. Well marshalled and signed, this low light trail needs a head torch and rewards finishers with a bespoke medal and treats.

Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash invites you to run scenic, undulating woodland and off road trails around the reservoirs near Otley on 7 November 2026. Distances from 10km to marathon, with marshals, aid stations and a bespoke finisher meda..

Take on a rugged 10 km Pennine challenge around Todmorden with 350 m of climbing, starting and finishing at the Shepherds Rest Inn. Teams welcome and entry is on the day for £5; minimum age 16.