Trail Running calendar near Lake District National Park 2025-2026

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, invites participants to enjoy a vibrant running experience in Kirkstall. This event features both 5K and 10K races, with registration available on-site or online. All runners receive a jumble medal, a choi..

The Swirral Grind 850 is a challenging uphill-only race held in the Lake District, starting from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Covering 6km with an 850m ascent, this Vertical K-style event tests runners with steep, stepped paths leading to the iconic 'Hole in the Wall' and the flats of Re..

The Hampsthwaite Feast Run is a historic 5-kilometre cross-country race held in Hampsthwaite, Yorkshire, as part of a weekend celebration that has been ongoing for over 700 years. The course showcases the scenic countryside and concludes at the starting point. The event features a maximum of 100 ent..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an annual event held at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's stories. The race covers 11.1 kilometers through enchanting woods and scenic landscapes that influenced "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." Participants race along trails crossing h..

The Sir Titus Summer Trot - Day 1 is a scenic running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running, taking place along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. This event caters to runners of all abilities, offering distances from 5k to ultra-marathon on a flat, even towpath, making..

The Place Fell 15 is a semi-technical 15k trail race set to take place around the base of Place Fell, located on the shores of Ullswater. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this challenging yet accessible race is designed as an introduction to more technical trail running events and is part of the Helvell..

The Northumberlandia 10K Trail Race offers a unique running experience, allowing participants to race up, over, and around the impressive landform of Northumberlandia. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this event features a challenging 10K route that includes hills, stone paths, and forest tracks. A chil..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the picturesque Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding ultra-distance races in England, it combines breathtaking terrain with rigorous mountain skills. Participants will tr..

The Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay is a new fell running relay event hosted by Black Combe Runners, set in the picturesque Eskdale valley of the Lake District. This challenging competition tests the strength and depth of club teams, requiring participants to navigate rough and steep terrain without GPS as..

The Ingleborough Mountain Race is a historic fell running event held annually in Ingleton, part of the Yorkshire Dales. Covering approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) with 600 meters (1,968 feet) of ascent, the race starts and finishes near the Ingleton Community Centre. Participants traverse a ro..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in the company of experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent, providing insights into navigatio..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race featuring a significant ascent of 2700m, set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the Lake District. This event is designed for experienced runners who possess advanced climbing skills, as it includes technical terrain and several graded scram..

Afoot in Two Dales is a challenging 50-mile endurance event taking place from July 19-20, 2025, in the Yorkshire Dales. Organized by The Irregulars LDWA, it features a scenic circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale, including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Participants, who must be experienced w..

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon, organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Nidderdale area of North Yorkshire, England. The race features multiple distances—28, 55, 83, and 111 miles—covering iconic Yorkshire landmarks such as Ripley Castle, B..

The Sir Titus Summer Trot - Day 2 is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, near Saltaire, Yorkshire. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, ranging from 5k to a full marathon, making it suitable for runners of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced u..

The Cracoe Fell Races, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a challenging running event set in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants navigate a 2.60-mile course with a significant elevation gain of 900 feet, featuring a mix of terrain including fields, ditches, and s..

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

RunAble presents the 10 & 3-Mile Trail Races, set in the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire. This exciting event invites participants to challenge themselves on a scenic 10-mile course, perfect for experienced runners looking to push their limits. For those new to trail running or preferring a shorter..

The Post Hill Relay is an exciting running event returning for 2025, featuring a 3-person relay race around a scenic 2.5-mile loop in Post Hill Woods. Open to both EA affiliated and non-affiliated runners aged 18 and over, the event encourages team participation and camaraderie. Participants can enj..