Trail Running calendar near Lymm 2025-2026

Tough 25 km fell race with 1500 m ascent in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026, offering load carrying and runner or walker categories. Finishers get a patch and a pub pint to toast your effort.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Take on Gods Own Backyard Ultra Spring 2026 in Leeds, an hourly loop challenge across towpath, woodland and farmland where runners keep going until one remains. Camping, marshals and a Yorkshire goodie bag add local charm.

A classic Coniston fell race packing a punch in just a mile, climbing 900 feet on a steep ascent and scree descent. A BOFRA counter for juniors and seniors, it delivers a short sharp test with fine Lakeland views.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley for scenic, relaxed runs where you can run, jog or walk at your own pace. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink at the finish.

The The Maverick Peak District Trail will take place in Bakewell on Saturday 30 May 2026. This trail is organized by Maverick Race. You can run between 10 and 52 kilometers.

Explore Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest Team on 30 to 31 May 2026, racing solo or in teams to visit as many of 30 mapped checkpoints as you can before the time limit. Expect live tracking, bespoke maps, timing chips and a hot post race..

Settle Saunter in the Yorkshire Dales on 31 May 2026 offers 10k, half marathon and 23 mile routes across scenic footpaths and bridleways. Run by the Rotary Club to raise funds for local and global charities, with a cafe on site.

Run the classic Grasmere Gallop, a waymarked 42 km trail marathon looping around Grasmere and nearby valleys with Lake District scenery. Finishers earn a Langdale slate medal and cake after a testing day on the fells.

A scenic 5.5 mile memorial fun run from Worksop College through Clumber Park, with marshals and a finisher medal. Organised by Worksop Harriers, the event supports Cancer Research and welcomes runners aged 16 and over.

Take on scenic trails at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 as part of the Wild Hybrid Weekend, with 10 km and half marathon routes across grass, woodlands and paths. Canicross welcome and all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merch and refreshments..

Join Race 2 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 2 June 2026 in Methley for a fast 5 km on the flat Aire and Calder towpath. Enjoy a friendly marshaled event with prizes and proceeds supporting the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Push for the summit at Stickle Grind 650, a fierce 2.4 km uphill trail with 650 m of ascent through classic Lake District scenery. Expect marked routes, checkpoints, live music and a summit finish at Harrison Stickle.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser for a fun, scenic run from Coalport Village Hall along the Silkin Way and over Ironbridge. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances and embrace fancy dress with top hats and tiaras to boost spirits.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Take on a 24 hour 50 mile traverse from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennine moors, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones and the historic village of Haworth. Expect rugged climbs, live tracking and hearty checkpoints to keep you moving.

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Join this lively BOFRA championship fell race in Kettlewell, featuring a fast start up to a skyline ridge, a cairn turnaround and a quick scree descent. Short but sharp course welcomes juniors and seniors for a thrilling local challenge.