Trail Running calendar near Pooley Bridge 2025-2026

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale traces the parish boundary through the stunning Ullswater valley, with options from a gentle 6 mile family downhill to a bold 28 mile boundary challenge. Held 4 July 2026, proceeds benefit the village school an..

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge takes place in Masham, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. It offers a six‑hour option—running as many laps as you can within the window—and a three‑hour option. The marshalled, signed course blends t..

Run a scenic 10 km trail around Wheelbirks Parlour in Stocksfield, with forest tracks, river crossings and challenging climbs. Finishers get an eco medal and wild flower seeds and can cool down with ice cream at the parlour.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Epic 28 km skyrace on Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent over knife edge ridgelines, graded scrambles and loose scree slopes. Entry is limited and vetted, so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Tackle the iconic Helvellyn circuit in the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoints, GPS tracking and hearty vegan soup at the finish..

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.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.

Classic Lake District ultra races from Coniston offering 100 mile and 50 mile trail challenges across rugged fells and scenic passes. Expect demanding terrain, checkpoints and a true fell running experience for seasoned ultrarunners.

Test your limits at Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost, an elimination ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with 10 km laps and progressive knockouts until one runner remains. Trophies, finisher tee and medal await.

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour on 1 August 2026, running beneath the iconic abbey ruins. Expect rolling moorland, waymarked trails and full tracking for a classic North York Moors test.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth, winding across moorland and woodland with 1400 m ascent. Enjoy vegan friendly aid, an all female crew and a festive finish with hot food and a bar.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.