Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2025-2026

Test your limits at Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost, an elimination ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with 10 km laps and progressive knockouts until one runner remains. Trophies, finisher tee and medal await.

Holme Moss Fell Race on 26 July 2026 is a thrilling 28.5 km moorland challenge with 1,285 m ascent, starting and finishing at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club. Expect rough remote terrain, river crossings and mandatory navigation and safety kit.

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth, winding across moorland and woodland with 1400 m ascent. Enjoy vegan friendly aid, an all female crew and a festive finish with hot food and a bar.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Challenge yourself on the Cordwell Colossus, a just over 20 mile loop around Holmesfield through hilly farmland, woodland and rural trails with 840 m of ascent. Enjoy two checkpoints, post race refreshments and a commemorative medal.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon, a 13.1 miles trail through the Derwent Valley with 1666 ft of ascent. Finish with photography, music and a finisher T shirt plus cash prizes for top finishers.

Discover Farndale with Hardmoors Farndale at Hutton Le Hole, offering marathon, half and 10k trail races with limited entries. Scenic, self navigated routes and a welcoming event village make this a rewarding day on the trails.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a 7.3 km 4.5 mile course with 240 m climb, combining forest trails, a long lane ascent and technical descents. A steep final push to Oker Trig Point rewards you with sweeping valley views.

Rediscover classic fell running at the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads in the Peak District. Expect off road trails and a rewarding one and a half mile downhill finish into t..

Tackle the classic Ilkley Skyline loop from The Hermit Inn, summiting Beamsley Beacon, Round Hill and sweeping moors on a scenic unmarked fell route. Choose 22 miles or 35 km for a true moorland running challenge with checkpoints and aid st..

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Run a scenic 13.65 mile half around Morland on 16 August 2026, mostly off road through rivers, woodlands and Eden Valley villages. Partially self navigated with mixed terrain and a finisher medal and t shirt included.

Explore the private grounds of historic Lambton Castle on scenic woodland and field trails with 5, 10 and 15 mile options. Chip timing, bespoke medals, event merch and on site parking; one well controlled dog per runner welcome.