Trail Running calendar near Luddenden 2026-2027

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.

Experience a unique 10k race that transitions from rugged muddy trails to a smooth road return. This limited entry event in Sowerby Bridge offers two distinct terrains in a single marked course.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Choose from three distances in this self navigated trail event starting in Saltburn by the Sea. Participants receive medals and post race refreshments after navigating the scenic and demanding terrain of the North Yorkshire coast.

Test your endurance at Cannock Chase Forest with a choice of four distances on undulating trail paths. Enjoy a scenic woodland run in Staffordshire complete with bespoke medals and free photography for all participants.

Experience a trail half marathon through the North York Moors National Park and the historic Hole of Horcum. This limited entry event features ancient pathways, moorland trails, and a bespoke finishers medal.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent and a 17 hour cut off. The well marked route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and uses seven checkpoints with live GPS tracking.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Traverse the rugged moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this trail event featuring distances of 26, 43, and 62 kilometers. Experience a diverse landscape of reservoirs, boulder fields, and high tracks with full timing and medical suppor..

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.

Experience an iconic 50 mile ultra marathon connecting Manchester and Liverpool. This UK Athletics sanctioned event requires previous marathon experience and offers a professional racing environment for endurance athletes.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail run along the North East coast and the Cleveland Way. This hilly course from Skinningrove offers stunning cliffside views and is open to both runners and walkers.

Experience a scenic 14.35 mile trail run along the north east coast from Redcar to Staithes. This coastal event features 1591 feet of elevation and a generous five hour cutoff time for runners and walkers.

Experience a scenic trail marathon along the north east coast from Redcar to Whitby. This inclusive 26.5 mile event features coastal views and rugged cliff paths with a generous 10 hour cutoff for runners and walkers.

Experience a historic off-road route through scenic moorlands and woodland trails on the Calderdale Way Ultra. Choose between 50 and 30 mile distances passing through traditional Yorkshire towns and villages.