Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

The Cat Lane Canter will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 25 April 2026.

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. It features over 4,200 feet of climbing across remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refreshments. Organ..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place in Derbyshire, starting from Ashbourne Leisure Centre. The event features a multi-terrain, undulating course along the historic Tissington Trail, a former railway line running 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The route offers stunning..

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain running event held in Snowdonia, North Wales, covering the classic 15 peaks over 3,000 feet. Participants traverse approximately 30 miles (50 km) with 4,000 meters of elevation gain across the Snowdon, Carneddau, and Glyderau ranges, including the chal..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Threlkeld from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners. The challenging 5-mile hilly course features scenic routes including bridle tracks, ridge tops, and nature reserves managed by local wildlife trusts. Organized by Macclesf..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit to complete the course, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-di..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. Offering two distances—30.8 and 40.8 miles—the race follows a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails and footpaths. The scenic course..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and some of the most runnable trails in..

The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail running event held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, celebrating its 10th edition in 2026. The course largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing diverse landscapes including high moorland, ancient woodlands, reservoirs, rolling farmland, and restored mini..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series, it offers three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with s..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in Skipton, a historic market town in the UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The scenic course incorporates sections of the Dale..