Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2025-2026

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 22km (12.4 miles) mountain running event with a 1,535m (4,003ft) ascent, held annually in September. The race starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, passing through notable points such as Lingmoor, Pike of Blisco, Three Shir..

The Holcombe 10 is a scenic running event held at Hare & Hounds in Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, offering participants a choice between a 10K or 10 Mile race. Organized in collaboration with the National Trust, the course features challenging terrain including steep climbs to Peel Tower, stretches thr..

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and continues in 2025, offering runners a challenging course that includes trails, paths, and roads through scenic l..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation g..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts at Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, leading runners to the summit of Great Whernside and back. The course begins with a grassy uphill path through fields to Hag Dyke cottage,..

The Thornthwaite Round is a challenging 15.6 km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick in the English Lake District, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870 meters (2,850 feet) of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, incl..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. Covering approximately 60 miles, the route passes through scenic coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarborough, and Fi..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this recce covers an 11-mile section of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) route, including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the descent to..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The 70km route covers the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent—over classic limestone trails with 2185 meters of ascent. Ru..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two routes: a 10-mile and a 5-mile run, both partially following the original rai..

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it is part of a series of four three-hour races where participants navigate and select their own routes to collect points wit..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail running event held in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in England. Participants can choose from four distances: 22 km (2 Valleys Trail), 55 km (5 Valleys), 110 km (7 Valleys), and 180 km (13 Valleys), covering between 2 and 13 of the regio..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place at Orton C of E Primary School. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race features a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), categorized as a BS race. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and entry f..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) race with 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent, held near Burnley, England. The course starts beside the Ram Inn in Cliviger and features a mix of boggy fields, steep climbs, rough moorland, and technical..

The Ladybower Reservoir Trails 54k is a challenging trail running event held in Hope Valley, UK, on September 27, 2025. The 54-kilometer course features a spectacular loop starting from Hope Valley, ascending Win Hill, and passing by the scenic Ladybower, Derwent, and Howden reservoirs. Runners will..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is an 8.1-mile multi-terrain race with 1,214 feet of vertical gain, held near Ilkley, UK. The course features rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery roots and wooden bridges, and about a mile of road on the m..

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race starting in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales, and finishing at the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Clwydian Hills. This challenging 10-kilometer course ascends to the Jubilee Tower at over 550 meters above sea level, offering stunning view..

The Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a scenic trail running event held near Otley, Yorkshire, featuring routes that pass seven picturesque reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. Designed by the Punk Panther team, the event offers distances from a half marathon (..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in Manchester, UK, covering 100 miles with 345 meters of elevation. The course links several canals including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals, offering a scenic and well-marked route. The event supports up..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes dense woodlands, rolling trails, steep climbs, and muddy sections, providing a rewarding..