Trail Running calendar near Pooley Bridge 2025-2026

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

Take on a classic 20 mile mountain loop in Galloway with 1850 m ascent, summiting Merrick and ridge lines for stunning upland views. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, this tough scenic race raises funds to support their mountain r..

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.

Enjoy a scenic 7.4 mile coastal route from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to the Charm Bracelet and back, with dramatic cliff top views and a Saltburn checkpoint. Friendly vibe, finishers medal and snacks await.

Take on a rugged 46 mile team challenge across three Galloway ranges with over 4000 metres of climbing, camping included and support on route. Teams of 2 to 4 race 11 to 12 April 2026 with proceeds to Galloway Mountain Rescue.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

Experience the Lake District on a scenic trail festival from Keswick with 53K ultra or 23K routes that climb the fells and circle Derwent Water. Expect live tracking for ultras, chip timing, a finisher medal and a hot post race meal.

Run the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, choosing a 13 or 26 mile route across classic fells and lanes. Friendly atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on course support make it a must for trail runners.

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic but demanding 23 to 24 mile route with about 4400 ft of ascent via Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Strong navigation skills and mountain kit are required.

Run the Charm Bracelet Marathon, a scenic 26.5 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Whitby that winds along cliffs, beaches and the Cleveland Way. Expect varied terrain, sea views and a rewarding finish in historic Whitby.

Run a rugged coastal trail from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes in the Charm Bracelet Half Marathon. Varied underfoot terrain, sand and cliff paths plus 1,591 ft of ascent promise a scenic, rewarding challenge.

Tackle the Pennine Bridleway in the intimate Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge, a supported 137 km mountain route across wild moors with indoor checkpoints and a hostel style finish. Capped at 20 entrants, it promises remote scenery and..

On 18 April 2026 join the Burnsall Trail Half in the Yorkshire Dales, the opening race of the Due North Half Marathon series. Enjoy a scenic trail route along riverside paths with great views and a post race meal, beer and race goodies.