Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

Panopticons Ultra is a scenic 32 mile trail ultra through East Lancashire, linking four Panopticons and winding across Pennine foothills. Expect rugged climbs, views and a point to point adventure from Blackburn to Trawden.

Join Gods Own Backyard Ultra Spring 2026 near Leeds and tackle a repeating 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. Mixed canal, farmland and woodland trails plus camping and a lively support crew make it a gritty and friendly t..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K, held in May 2026, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest within the Lake District National Park. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles featuring tough elevation, ste..

Find checkpoints across Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest at the Lake District Running Festival on 30 and 31 May 2026. Solo or team entries over one or two days, with bespoke maps, live tracking and a hot meal after the event.

Enjoy the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College, a scenic 5.5 mile trail through Clumber Park held in memory of a founding club member. Proceeds go to Cancer Research and every finisher earns a medal.

Grasmere Gallop is a 42km fully way-marked trail race in the Lake District, looping Grasmere and surrounding valleys such as Alcock Tarn, Loughrigg summit, Rydal Caves, Great Langdale, and Easedale Tarn. It features about 1,905 metres (roug..

Event overview The Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs take place on 31 May 2026 at Tatton Park in Cheshire. The event is held on mixed terrain: trail paths, grass, woodlands and some tarmac. Canicross entrants are welcome. All finishers receive a..

Event overview Stickle Grind 650 is scheduled for 5 June 2026 at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Ambleside (LA22 9JX). The event is organised by Lake District Sky Trails as part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend and in partnership with the Natio..

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..

Scafell Sky Race 2026 Scafell Sky Race takes place on Saturday 6 June 2026 in the Central Lake District. The course covers about 40 km with 2800 m of ascent over technical single-track trails and scree, and it includes climbs to the highest..

On 6 June 2026 tackle a 50 mile, 24 hour route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones named for water. Rugged moorland, indoor support points and a warm finisher meal await.

North Leeds Skyline : basic information The event is based at Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley LS21 3BD, opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market. The terrain is public footpaths and trail. Race headquarters provides bag storage and organizer..

Run scenic Lake District trails in the Great Langdale 21, a 21 km route with 850 m ascent from and back to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Finishers get a recycled seed bomb medal and on course support for a memorable day out.

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offer 5km and 10km trail running events. Scheduled for the evening of June 10, 2026, the runs provide a unique opportunity to race or..

Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a multi‑distance trail race organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. The event runs from Otley along the Six Dales Trail to Pateley Bridge and back, offering Half Marathon (13 miles), 20 miles, and 32 miles o..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropsh..

Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs take place in Pooley Bridge, at the northern tip of Ullswater in the Lake District. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21.1 km) and a 10 km trail run, with route maps free to view (subject to change)..

Montane Summer Spine is non-stop, expedition-style running along Britain’s iconic Pennine Way in England. The summer program includes six events, with distances ranging from 46 to 268 miles of continuous racing. Runners face a demanding atm..

Event details Roche Abbey Ramble is organised by Its Grim Up North Running. The next scheduled race date is 14/06/2026. The event starts and finishes at the Travellers Rest, Brookhouse, Main Street, Sheffield, S25 1YA. The organiser notes t..

Tough, scenic trail marathon and shorter distances around Wainstones from Chop Gate on June 14 2026. Self navigated courses with big climbs, limited entries and mandatory kit make this a rewarding challenge for trail runners.