Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

The Storth Stampede will take place in Storth on Saturday 10 May 2025.

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic landscape near Downham Village Hall, Lancashire. Covering a distance of 14 miles with significant elevation gain, the race features steep climbs and rugged terrain, making it a true test for participants. Runners navigate..

The Fairfield Horseshoe Race is an AM classified running event taking place at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, Great Britain. The challenging 9-mile (14.5 km) course features a total ascent of 2999 ft (914 m) and follows a clockwise route around the horseshoe. Participants must adhere to specific equipme..

The Cottam Canter, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held at UCLAN Sports Arena in Preston, Lancashire. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, participants can choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distances. The course features a scenic loop starting in the sports ar..

The Sedbergh Fell Race is a challenging running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). Set in the scenic backdrop of Sedbergh, the race features a demanding course that includes a steep ascent to the summit of Winder, followed by a rapid descent. The race covers a dist..

The Marsden Moors and Marathon event, organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), offers participants a choice of three challenging circular routes: 26.2 miles, 23 miles, or 18 miles, set in the scenic Colne Valley. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, the event begins and ends at Marsden Paro..

The 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is an endurance running event taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales, on May 10-11, 2025. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can choose to walk, run, or alternat..

The Derwent Reservoir 5k & 10k Trail Runs will take place on May 11, 2025, at Derwent Waterside Park, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. This event is designed for participants of all fitness levels, featuring scenic routes primarily on firm trails and footpaths, with some sections..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a challenging trail marathon event taking place at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Scheduled for May 11, 2025, it features three race categories: a full marathon (approximately 28 miles), a half marathon (around 17 miles), and a 10k (8 mile..

The Avenham Amble is a running event organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, featuring a variety of distances including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the picturesque Avenham Park in Preston, participants will enjoy a scenic course that includes paths through Mil..

Run Nidderdale is a 6-mile trail race set in the scenic Nidderdale countryside, organized by the Nidderdale Fell and Trail Running Club. The event features a well-marked, marshalled route that takes runners through ancient woodland, across moorland, and up to a trig point with stunning valley views...

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

The Latrigg Fell Race is an annual 'up and down' race held in the Lake District, organized by Keswick Athletic Club since 1973. Covering approximately 3 miles with 950 feet of ascent, the course starts in Fitz Park and features a steep climb through woods to the summit of Latrigg, followed by a chal..

The Stately Trails event at Constable Burton offers participants the chance to run or walk on scenic trails through the historic estate, featuring a Grade I listed Georgian house and extensive gardens in Wensleydale. The event includes 5km and 10km courses, with options for both runners and walkers..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an exciting running event set in the picturesque market town of Skipton, known for its scenic routes that include parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra, and Pennine Way. Now in its third year, participants can choose from various distances: 13, 20, 34, a..

God's Own Back Yard Ultra - Spring 2025 is a unique endurance running event taking place at Hunters Greave, Leeds. Competitors embark on a 4.167-mile loop every hour, aiming to complete it within the hour to continue. The last person to finish a loop alone is crowned the champion, while all others r..

The Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 is an exciting running and hiking event set in the scenic Howgill Fells. Participants will tackle a challenging 25.5 km route, which includes an elevation gain of 1500 meters, originally used by the 23 SAS for training. This event, now in its fourth year, features categorie..

The Old County Tops Fell Race is a challenging running event held annually in May, covering a distance of 37 miles with approximately 10,000 feet of ascent. The race begins and ends in Great Langdale, taking participants over the summits of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike, and Coniston. Established in 1988,..

Infinity24 Kirkoswald is an exciting 24-hour running event taking place in Kirkoswald, Cumbria. Participants can challenge themselves to complete as many 5-kilometer laps as possible within the time frame, either individually or as part of a team. The event kicks off with a weekend of activities, in..

The Wuthering Heights running event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, takes place in the historic town of Haworth, known for its Brontë heritage. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5, 10, 15, 20 miles, and a full marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Y..