Trail Running calendar near Skipton 2025-2026

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

THE LAP is a 47-mile (75 km) ultra-trail circling Lake Windermere in England’s Lake District. Open to runners and walkers, the route is fully marked and signposted with generous 24-hour cut-offs, plus GPS tracking and route GPX. Promoted as the Beautiful Ultra, the course features runnable, flowing..

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 - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) fully signposted trail ultramarathon around Lake Windermere, near Ambleside in Cumbria. Open to both runners and walkers, the clockwise route keeps the lake on the right and offers generous cut-offs. The mostly runnable course runs on tracks,..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross race held at Dodd Wood in the Lake District. The day features two fully marked forest routes: an 8K loop with about 370 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K option with around 210 meters of climbing. Runners navigate forest roads and trails with s..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.The event features moorl..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Dukeries 30 / 40, from HOBO Pace, is a circular trail race starting in Walesby, within Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The event offers 30-mile and 40-mile distances, open to runners only. The route mainly follows forest trails and footpaths, passing lodges and landmarks such as Creswell Crags, th..

Avenham Amble is a multi-distance running event in Preston’s parklands, centered on Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The programme offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The course runs on hard-surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the finale of Lakeland Paws Season 4, staged at Whinlatter in the Lake District. Competitors may choose between two fully marked routes: an 8 km loop to the Seat How summit with about 360 m of ascent, and a 5 km option along forest roads and trails that deto..

Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a circular trail marathon event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. It offers three distances: a Trail Marathon of about 28 miles (roughly 3,400 ft of ascent), a Trail Half Marathon of about 17 miles (around 1,900 ft), and a Trail 10k of a..

Annual Jack Bloor Races are held on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, as an evening event. The FRA-affiliated program features a classic senior fell race alongside junior races. Runners from local clubs participate, contributing to a vibrant, supportive atmosphere on the moor.All proceeds support Jack's Memor..

Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is a multi-distance trail ultramarathon based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Now in its fourth year, the event starts from St. Andrew’s Church and offers 13, 20, 34 and 50-mile distances.Runners tackle classic northern routes, with the 34- and 50-mile courses visiting Ma..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50-kilometre ultra marathon organized by Quadrio Events, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark (Nottinghamshire). The scenic route uses villages, footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads for a picturesque brewery-to-brewery experience. Checkpoints..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a low-key trail half marathon of around 13.2 miles, held near Osmotherley and starting from Square Corner. The course winds through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods, along forest tracks and ancient trods with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and finishing by The George pub on the village street. The route t..

Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile charity walk/run in Alstonefield, located in the Peak District’s White Peak. The elliptical route starts and finishes at Alstonefield Village Hall and climbs roughly 4,800 feet in total ascent and descent. The course threads through Milldale, Baley Hill, Nabs Dal..