Trail Running calendar near Skipton 2025-2026

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..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), wit..

The Hardmoors 200 is a 200-mile, single-stage ultramarathon by Hardmoors. It starts in Kingston upon Hull, runs along the River Humber via the Transpennine Trail to the Wolds Way National Trail near Hessle, then continues about 79 miles along the Yorkshire Wolds Way to Filey Brigg. The route then fo..

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a fully waymarked course; a GPX file is available for the technica..

The Hardmoors 110 Ultramarathon follows the Cleveland Way National Trail, encircling the North York Moors and the Cleveland Heritage coastline. The course begins in Filey and traverses coastal towns such as Scarborough, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Staithes, Runswick Bay, and Saltburn before climbing t..

Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail point-to-point ultra around East Lancashire in the South Pennines. The route links the four Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, starting in Blackburn at Corporation Park and finishing in Trawden, with scenic climbs through Haslingden and views of S..

God's Own Backyard Ultra – Spring 2026 takes place at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds LS5 3BF, as part of the Backyard Ultra Series. The race follows the BYU format: competitors run a 4.167-mile loop and must complete it within the hour to start the next loop; if not, they are a DNF...

Get the Hull out of Here is a trail running event based in East Hull, starting at Pelican Park Recreation Ground. The race follows the flat and even TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, offering a scenic route along the Hornsea Rail Trail through the surrounding countryside. The course is suitable fo..

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, steep climbs, and fast descents, while the 10K offers a 6.2-mil..

OMM Lite is part of the Lake District Running Festival held in Grasmere, in the heart of the Lake District. The weekend pairs the Grasmere Gallop trail races with the OMM Lite Trail Quest, inviting trail runners, ultra runners, fell runners and orienteers of all abilities. Short races stay on paths..

Great Langdale 21 is a 21km trail running event in the Langdale Valley, Lake District, starting and finishing at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. The course ascends about 850m and traverses fully marked, technical trails and footpaths around Great Langdale, including climbs to Red Tarn and Pike O'Blisco..

Scafell Sky Race is a 40 km mountain running challenge in the central Lake District, boasting 2,800 m of ascent. Organized by Lake District Sky Trails, the race is run on technical single-track trails from start to finish, providing a genuine Lakeland journey that tests the endurance and skill of ex..

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 medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a snack and a drink. 10 km Half Marathon (..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is a 5.5-mile trail race held near Worksop, starting from Worksop College and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly off-road course features a short closed-road section, offering varied terrain and striking views of parkland and woodland. The event hon..

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 (roughly 6,250 feet) of ascent, offering a dramatic Lakeland day..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring multiple race distances: a 50km Ultra Trail with 1000m elevation, a 25km Super Trail, and a 15km Challenge Trail. The course traverses public footpaths and trails around the scenic Chevin area, starting and finishing at Statio..

Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24-hour ultra covering a 50-mile linear route from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Ilkley. The course climbs the South Pennines moorland, with over 6,600 feet of ascent, passing Haworth and over Ilkley Moor. Participants visit six Stanza Stones, each bearing a Simon Ar..

Lake District Ultra Challenge, staged in the southern Lake District with basecamp in Kendal, is a self-paced endurance event offering multiple distances. The Full Challenge is a 100 km loop featuring Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, and scenic forests and nature..

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritans, with updated routes for 2026. The event supports Teesside..

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 train on beautiful parkland paths, woodland trails, and pas..