Trail Running calendar near Meltham 2025-2026

The Hathersage Gala Fell Race is a challenging 7.3 km (4.5 miles) fell running event held in Hathersage, Derbyshire. Featuring a climb of 325 meters (1066 feet), the course ascends through Whim Plantation, Over Owler Tor, past Winyards Nick, and up to Higger Tor, emphasizing more fell terrain and le..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Black Rocks Fell Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a challenging 9.9 km (6.1 miles) trail run held near Matlock, starting at Cromford Meadows. The course features mostly good trails with a notable mid-race climb past Black Rocks, reaching a total ascent of approximately 800 feet (250..

The Widdop Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a classic high moorland running event held near Widdop Reservoir in Calderdale. The race covers approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) with an ascent of 1,200 feet (366 meters), featuring a mix of good paths, tussocks, and chest-high bracken..

The Slawit-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a delightful running event held in the village of Slaithwaite, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere. The event features a BBQ, beer, and chocolate..

The Big Stone Fell Race will take place in Chinley on Thursday 10 July 2025.

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The Tebay Fell Race is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, held in the scenic Howgills terrain near Tebay, Cumbria. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Running Championships. The course features mostly r..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, held in the Lake District with a start and finish at Ambleside's Rothay Park, offers ultra marathon distances of 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k ultra features an iconic midnight start and covers dramatic mountain scenery with 5 mountain passes and 10,500 ft of ascent, w..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Peak Forest Fell Race is a scenic 9.7 km running event held in the Peak District countryside, featuring a climb of 247 meters. The race starts outside the old village store on Church Lane, Peak Forest, with registration available on the day at the nearby Peak Forest Reading Room. The course is m..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Minninglow March is a scenic 17-mile circular running and walking event held in Parwich, a charming village in the Derbyshire Dales, north of Ashbourne. Featuring 2,000 feet of elevation, the course combines public rights of way, well-used trails, and open access land, requiring participants to..

The Caistor Sting Challenge is an annual running event held in Caistor, Lincolnshire, featuring a new multi-terrain course of approximately 5.5 miles (9 km). The route includes the well-known Caistor hills and a fresh section through fields between Caistor and Nettleton, culminating in a scenic park..

The Golden Acre Relay is a popular summer evening relay race held at Golden Acre Park in Leeds. Teams of three runners each complete a 2.75-mile trail lap on an undulating course, totaling 3 legs per team. The event welcomes various categories including male, female, veteran, mixed, and junior teams..

The Sheffield City Urban Trail Runs take place at Parkwood Springs, a natural and wild space near Sheffield city centre, featuring woodland, heath, and open parkland with scenic views of the city and Peak District moors. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for ages 11+ and 15+ respecti..

The Blisco Dash is an informal, low-key summer evening fell race held in Great Langdale, Ambleside. Covering approximately 8 km with 650 meters of ascent, the challenging up-and-down course features a steep climb up Pike of Blisco, starting from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Runners tackle a fast fla..

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a traditional summer running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Bamford Recreation Ground in Derbyshire. The race covers a challenging 7.2 km (4.5 miles) circular route with a 320-meter ascent, taking runners from the recreation ground to the..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with hot food, a jumble medal, and a..

The Blacka Moor Chase is a trail race organized by Totley AC, held in Sheffield, UK, starting and finishing at the Totley AC Pavilion. Covering approximately 6.7 km with a 270 m climb, the course features a mix of tarmac and technical trails across Totley Moor and Blacka Moor Woods, including a stee..