Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2025-2026

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a scenic running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cross or pass under, adding a..

The CBTE Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhi..

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

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent passing through landmarks like Axe Edge, G..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, UK. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their limits in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. The event emphasizes community and personal endurance, inviti..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a 35-mile ultra-distance running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The undulating circular course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing varied terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland..

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..

Calverley Chaos is a unique 12km trail race held on the Calverley Millennium Way Footpath in Rodley, Leeds. Organized by Great Owl Running, this event features a distinctive format where half of the participants run clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a fully marked course. The race is de..

The Round Rotherham Run - Solo is an 80 km (50 miles) international trail running event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club in South Yorkshire, UK. The undulating course features approximately 800 meters of climb through rural areas designated as the South Yorkshire Forest. Starting a..

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 BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held in Malham, starting near the Lister Arms. The relay features mixed teams formed on the day, welcoming participants of all ages. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, begi..

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a new 13.1-mile trail race set in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The course features a mix of forest paths, fields, bridleways, and minor roads, with approximately 1700 feet of elevation gain,..

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 Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Pathfinder, organized by Let's Run Adventures, is a self-navigated challenge run or walk held in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors, starting from Commondale Village Hall. Participants can choose between 15 or 25-mile circular routes that traverse old drover tracks, moorland paths, and some roads...

The Castle C’alf is a challenging fell race held near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale, starting from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley. Covering approximately 12 km (7 miles) with 490 meters (1600 feet) of ascent, the course features the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, including a scenic r..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Withins Skyline is a challenging fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course covers 6.2 miles with an 820-foot ascent, starting at the cricket pitch near Penistone Hill and looping through notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Wi..

Peak Raid Race 2 – Hayfield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales. Participants navigate a 3-hour score format race where they select their own routes to collect points by visiting controls, balancing speed and strategy. Th..

Runner Retreats Lake District October 2025 offers a luxury running retreat in the stunning natural setting of the Lake District, based at the Glaramara Hotel in Seatoller, Keswick. Designed for runners of all abilities, the retreat features guided runs ranging from 10 to 25 km (6.2 to 15.6 miles) on..