Trail Running calendar near Newton-in-Bowland 2025-2026

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Take on the classic Blencathra Marathon, a rugged 26.4 mile fell marathon that climbs five Wainwright summits including Blencathra. Fully GPS tracked with checkpoints, hot drinks at the finish and a finishers medal, this scenic but demandin..

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Run the spine of Wales in the legendary Dragon’s Back Race, a six day, 380 km ultra through rugged mountain terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Choose the full route or shorter stage options to suit your adventure spirit.

The Robin Hood 100 is a biennial 100 mile trail ultra from Retford through Sherwood Forest and along the Chesterfield Canal, passing the Major Oak. Expect runnable trails, steady climbs, well stocked aid stations and a 30 hour finish limit.

Run or walk THE LAP, a fully waymarked 47 mile trail circumnavigation of Lake Windermere with a generous 24 hour limit. Expect varied tracks, on course aid stations and a warm finishers meal and medal to celebrate the moment.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.

The Nine Edges is a 20 mile off road endurance across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges, perfect for adventurous runners and walkers. Organized by Edale Mountain Rescue, it offers checkpoints, a free finish drink and bus return to..

The Ultra X England will take place in Edale from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.

Tackle the wild moorland of Bronte Country and the Aire Valley with the Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon or Half, featuring challenging climbs and waymarked trails. Volunteer run with chip timing and a friendly, charitable atmosphere.

Take on the Peak District Challenge in Hathersage on 18 to 19 September 2026, choosing distances from 25 km to 100 miles with self navigation or guided walks. Teams get real time GPS tracking and you can fundraise for charity.

The High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon around Buxton combining trails and road into a scenic autumn challenge. In its 40th year, runners must finish within 14 hours.

Take on a scenic 50 km fell race over Pen y Ghent from Hawes, with Ranger support and hot soup at aid stations. Limited to 50 entries, this intimate ultra serves pasta and hot drinks at the finish and awards an eco coaster medal.

The Three Towers Ultra crosses the West Pennine moors to reach Jubilee, Rivington and Peel towers on an unmarked yet scenic and demanding route. Choose 39 or 55 mile options, test your route finding and join a guided recce at Ranken Arms.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Run along the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne across two days of half marathons, with a gentle downhill and mixed terrain. Enter one or both days for a bespoke medal, photos and race day support.

Test your endurance on the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks with 70 km or an optional 100 km route from Hawes. Expect rugged limestone trails, superb views and full race support for a classic northern fell ultra.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse on 20 September 2026 for a relaxed run, jog or walk along scenic Yorkshire routes. Choose 5K, 10K or a half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a post race drink.

The Bronte Half Marathon on 20 September 2026 is a hilly 13.1 mile trail race through atmospheric Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, limited to 200 runners and organised by Sue Ryder. Enjoy great scenery, finishers get pie an..