Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2025-2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route in..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual event held in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The race covers 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, offering a challenging fell running experience. Participants gain free access to the sheepdog tria..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, starting and finishing at Hangram Lane Farm near Sheffield, UK. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it is part of a series of races ranging from a half marathon to 50 miles, catering to both novice a..

The Whittle Pike event is a challenging running race covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1804 feet (550 m). Established in 1992, it has served as a championship race in multiple years. The event takes place at Cowpe Village Hall, which will provide catering and off-road par..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles, catering to both beginners and seasoned ultra runners. The co..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run is a popular running event held in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, featuring chip-timed 10K and 5K races along with a family fun run. The course is flat and multi-terrain, running alongside the scenic River Wye, incorporating river paths with grass and mud sections. The..

The Montane Dragon's Back Race® is a legendary and extremely challenging multi-stage ultra running event held annually in Wales. Covering 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent over six days, the race follows the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Known as one of the world's to..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race series taking place on consecutive Thursdays in September 2025, specifically on the 4th, 11th, and 18th. Open to participants aged 11 and above, the course features a fa..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is a challenging 8 km (5 miles) fell running event held in Whitworth, UK. The course features a tough uphill start followed by a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill, and Hades Hill, finishing on a field above the start line. W..

The Dee Way 120 is an ultra-distance running event that spans approximately 120 miles along the scenic River Dee, from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn. Participants can choose between the full race or a shorter 60-mile option, which starts at Corwen. The event features a 50-hour time limit for the 120-mile..

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky Trail Races, held in September 2025 at Barmouth, UK, offer two challenging distances: 25k and 53k. Set in the stunning landscape of Snowdonia, participants can enjoy breathtaking trail views throughout the course. The event features a chip-timed, marshalled route wit..

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a challenging 45-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, starting and finishing in the village of Betws-y-Coed. Featuring 3,254 meters of ascent, the mountain trail course includes iconic peaks such as Tryfan, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Glyder Fach, and Glyder..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The RAMSDEN (50k) is an ultra-running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, designed to provide participants with a memorable experience through stunning trails and open moorland. The circular course includes various checkpoints and is open to all, including hikers and those not wishing to compete..

The SCAMMONDEN is a 50-mile ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, designed to provide participants with a memorable experience through stunning landscapes, including trails and open moorland. The circular route features multiple checkpoints and is open to all, including hikers..

The Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love is a fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. It features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a challenging 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1270 meters of climb, and the shorter Groovy Baby Love, cove..