Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2025-2026

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging new race set in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria, debuting in 2025. Covering 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with a demanding ascent of 1370m (4495 ft), the course offers a mix of route choices and tough terrain. Starting from the sheep pens above Hartsop, runners navigate checkpoi..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, featuring distances of 13, 20, 32, and 50 miles. The race follows the scenic, undulating Six Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, passing reservoirs such as Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. The cour..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Lake District, specifically around Buttermere. The race features a classic mountain loop covering approximately 27 kilometers, traversing the iconic Buttermere fells. Participants tackle notable summits including R..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic running event held near Newhey, Rochdale, featuring a challenging 10-kilometer circular route around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs. The course includes bridleways and an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a mix of twists, turns, and varied terr..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes featuring mixed terrain, including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and estate..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile trail event held in Settle, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run, walk, or take part in an off-road bike ride along a hilly, well-marked loop starting and finishing at North Ribblesdale RUFC. The course features g..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vik..

The Urban Trail Series, organized by Trail Outlaws, offers a range of trail running events in the Biddick Academy area (NE38 8AL). Designed for runners of all abilities, the series features fully marked and marshalled courses on local trails, with distances ranging from 5K to half marathon. Particip..

The British Athletics Up-and-Down Trial is a mountain and trail running event held at Whinlatter Forest Park, UK. It features two races: a senior race of 14 km with 750 m of ascent and descent, and a junior race of 7.7 km with 400 m of climb and descent. The courses run on forest fire roads and smal..

The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is a trail running event held in the scenic Eden Valley village of Morland near Penrith, UK. Covering a half marathon distance, the course features mixed off-road terrain with 1,330 feet of elevation, passing rivers, becks, woodlands, pastures, and charming villages. T..

The Sedbergh Hills Fell Race is a challenging 22.5 km (14 miles) fell running event held in Sedbergh, UK, starting and finishing at the People's Hall on Howgill Lane. Featuring a demanding 1830 m (6004 ft) of ascent across the vast, grassy Howgill Fells, the course includes steep climbs, fast runnin..

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a welcoming running event held in Bingley, Yorkshire, near 5 Rise Locks on Beck Lane. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, with no prior booking required—runners simply turn up on the evening to participate. The event offers a relaxed..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic off-road course that winds through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route includes a steady downhill s..

Trail, Trains & Tunnels is a popular 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, near Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants run multiple 7-mile loops featuring unique landmarks such as the Rumtickle Viaduct and the historic 924-foot Thurgoland Tunne..

The Ilkley Skyline is a challenging 22-mile (35 km) fell running race with 3,000 feet (910 m) of elevation, held in Burley in Wharfedale near Ilkley. Starting and finishing at the Hermit Inn, the route loops through at least eight moors, including Beamsley Beacon, Round Hill, Burley Moor, Ilkley Moo..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the 130-mile towpath course offers scenic views throug..

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a scenic 43.6 km trail race held in the Pennines, starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm in Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. With an elevation gain of 3,814 feet, the course features stunning natural landmarks including Gorple Rocks, Top Withins, Bronte Waterfall, an..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is a guided 12-mile recce event covering the first section of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) route. Participants navigate challenging terrain including the River Caldew ford, the ascent of Blencathra, and the steep descent of Hallsfell Ridge, with a total as..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options for shorter laps to accom..