Trail Running calendar near Nether Wasdale 2025-2026

Aggies Staircase is a punchy 4 mile fell race around Darwen Tower with 350 m of ascent, featuring the infamous, steep Aggies Staircase climb. Expect sharp climbs, runnable moorland and a scenic but testing route hosted by Darwen Dashers.

Take on Eddie's Revenge, a punchy 6 km fell race with roughly 300 m of climbing across Crompton Moor and surrounding forest. Expect rough moorland trails, a steep shale descent and rewarding views as you loop back to Shaw.

Join Wild Deer Events for a summer trail run in Chopwell Woods with 5, 10 or 15 mile options, Canicross friendly and set on scenic woodland trails. Finish with a medal and a burger and beer to celebrate.

Take on the Kirkby Gala Fell Race in Kirkby in Furness, a BOFRA Championship counter that climbs to the windmill across scenic fields. Senior course is 3.45 miles / 6.00 km with 750 feet / 240 meters of ascent and includes junior categories..

Celebrate the Alston Gala 50th anniversary with a classic fell race from Alston Playing Field up Park Fell and back on 27 June 2026. A brisk 6.2 km route with 211 m climb, with all entry fees donated to the local mountain rescue.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale is an annual boundary route challenge around the Ullswater Valley offering routes from a family Minibeat to tough mountain courses. Soak up fell scenery while supporting the local school and church.

DalesRunner 30 is a scenic 31.7 km circular trail race from Usha Gap Campsite on July 4 2026, climbing almost 3,000 ft to Tan Hill. Expect sweeping moorland, river gorges and classic Swaledale views for a rewarding day in the hills.

Take on Swinner Swagger on 4 July, a 15.5 km loop from Usha Gap Campsite through Hartlakes and along the River Swale with grassy paths, a punchy climb and scenic singletrack. Limited to 100 runners, it is a rugged, rewarding trail run.

Tackle the Wheelbirks Summer 10 km Trail in Stocksfield on 8 July 2026 for a scenic, challenging run through farmland, woods and river crossings. Expect technical climbs, eco friendly touches and a cheerful finish with a keepsake ECO medal..

Discover Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside, Lake District, offering trail runs from a scenic 14k to a testing 100k across Lakeland terrain. Start and finish in Rothay Park with an event village, food stalls, traders and live music.

Take on the Swirral Grind 850, a pure uphill mountain race in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, climbing 850 m over 6 km to a summit trig point. Expect steep paths, a little scrambling and unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage scenery as part of th..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Discover a classic entry level 29 km sky race from Patterdale over St Sunday Crag, with 2050 m of ascent across scenic but technical Lake District fells. Fully supported with timing, a post race meal and a finishers wild flower seed medal.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Place Fell 15 is a 15km trail race with about 680 m ascent in the Lake District. Tackle technical paths and sweeping fell views, then enjoy a recycled paper mache wildflower seed bomb medal at the finish.

Join She Strides Metric Marathon, a scenic 26 km trail from Hebden Bridge across moorland past Stoodley Pike and reservoirs. Marked route, on course support and a finishers medal make this a memorable day out.

Tackle the classic Cracoe fell race near Skipton and Grassington with rough fields, tussocks and a sharp climb to the summit. Short but fierce 4.2 km course that rewards power and grit and counts towards the BOFRA championship.

Experience a scenic loop around Aske Hall estate near Richmond on 23 July 2026, with 5 km and 10 km trail options. Limited to 200 entries, the mostly flat single loop winds through pasture and woodland for a relaxed but rewarding race day.

Explore scenic estate trails at Stately Trails: Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, with 5km runs and walks plus a 10km option across parkland, tracks and woodland. Expect marked, potentially muddy courses, finishers food and optional coaster medal.