Trail Running calendar near Orton 2025-2026

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a demanding 400m (1,312 ft) climb, the course includes steep ascents and descents through Redisher Woods and along Holcombe Old Road. The race starts close to the Hare & Hounds pu..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants enjoy a friendly, informal atmosphere with no need..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. The race features a 10.5 km loop with 375 feet of climb per lap, starting from the Swinsty/Fewston car park. Participants complete four qualifying laps before entering elimination rounds, where t..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. The 10-kilometer multi-terrain course features well-maintained, hard-packed paths with a few mild inclines, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The route i..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1,804 feet (550 meters), the event has a rich history dating back to 1992 and has served as a championship race multiple times. The course of..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. Held at Burrs Country Park, the mostly trail-based course passes through country parks and along waterways, offeri..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run through the scenic woods and parklands of Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the course features notable landmarks such as the "Seven Arches," the ‘Slabbering Baby’ s..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry is a challenging trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting from Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three distances: a full marathon (30 miles, 4850 feet ascent), a half marathon (14.5 miles, 3200 feet ascent), and a..

The Muker Show Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held near Muker, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen in the UK. The race covers approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 km) with a climb of 550 feet (170 meters). The course features a demanding route that descends to and crosse..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Staiths Cafe in Gateshead is a friendly, all-abilities running event designed as a Pre-Great North Run Shake Out Run. Taking place at Staiths Cafe, 1 Autumn Drive, the session features interval-based training suitable for all levels, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied r..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir, off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with just 25 meters of elevation, consisting of two laps around the reservoir on a trail path. It is open to runners aged 11 and over a..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is typically the final evening fell race of the season. It takes place in Whitworth, starting from the Red Lion Public House. The challenging 8 km (5 miles) course features a tough uphill start, followed by a rollercoaster route over B..

The Malham 10K Trail Race, held at Malham Show Field in the UK, is the third event in the Due North Trail Trilogy. This scenic 10-kilometer trail run takes participants through iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Runners face a challenging climb up to Weets Top, followed by a rewar..

The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

The Ramsden (50KM) is an ultra trail running event held in Huddersfield, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School, Linthwaite. The circular course features wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked routes and several checkpoints. The event welcomes runners, hiker..

The Heights (The Wessenden) 27KM is a scenic trail running event held in the Colne Valley, West Yorkshire, as part of the Heights Ultra Trail Festival (HUTFEST). This undulating, multi-terrain circular course covers 27 kilometers of country lanes, trails, and catchwater paths, offering a runnable ye..

The Bullock Smithy Ultra, also known as the Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56, is a challenging 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run held annually in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, the event takes place over the first full weekend i..

The Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay is a unique team running event held at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, UK. Teams of four runners compete in a relay featuring two road legs of 3 miles each and two fell legs of 2.5 miles each. The road legs consist of two laps on a hilly circuit, while the fell legs..

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, UK. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a magical experience through ancient forests, mystical bogs, and rugged terrain, including steep ascents, rocky paths, and open moorlands. Participants navigate th..