Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

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 near Wyther Lane. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants receive a jumble medal, a choice o..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is a unique ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. Participants run multiple 10.5 km loops with 375 ft of climb each, starting with four qualifying laps. After these, elimination laps begin where the last runner to finish each lap is remove..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full lo..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual fell running event held at Longshaw Lodge in the Peak District, England. Covering a distance of 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of ascent, the race follows a fixed anti-clockwise route over a mix of well-defined paths, trods, and ope..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, starting and finishing at Hangram Lane Farm near Sheffield, UK. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it offers a true test for seasoned ultra runners. The event is part of a series that includes short..

The Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles. The courses showcase some of the best..

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

The Montane Dragon's Back Race® is a legendary and grueling 6-day ultra running event covering 380 km with 16,400 meters of ascent along the spine of Wales. Starting at Conwy Castle and finishing at Cardiff Castle, it is widely regarded as the world's toughest mountain race. The multi-stage course c..

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 unique route that includes running down to..

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 Dee Way 120 is a challenging ultra-distance trail race following nearly the entire 120-mile course of the River Dee from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn in North Wales. The route traverses diverse and scenic landscapes, including valleys, historic villages, and coastal paths, offering breathtaking view..

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 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 rewarding long des..

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

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. This undulating, circular course covers 27 kilometers of mixed terrain, including country lanes, trails, and catchwater paths, offering a runnable yet challenging experience. The race starts an..