Trail Running calendar near Stair 2026-2027

Experience a historic and demanding 34 km fell race in the heart of the Lake District featuring 2,750 m of ascent. This high mountain event requires expert navigation skills and full safety gear to tackle iconic peaks like Scafell Pike.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Test your endurance on this 40 mile point to point challenge across the North York Moors. Starting near Osmotherley and finishing in Ravenscar, this unsupported route follows the classic Lyke Wake path for a true mountain experience.

Join experienced mountain guides for an 11 mile guided reconnaissance of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section. Learn essential navigation skills and event strategy while covering 6000 feet of ascent in the Lake District.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire landscapes that inspired The Lord of the Rings. This 11.1 km trail run features historic bridges, woodland paths, and the stunning scenery of the Ribble Valley.

The Baildon Canter will take place in Baildon on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

The Cairn Table Hill Race will take place in Muirkirk on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Experience a pure vertical challenge with this 6km uphill race in Patterdale. Tackle a steep 850m ascent to the summit of Helvellyn via the iconic Swirral Edge in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

Experience skyrunning in a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this 29 km mountain race featuring 2050 meters of ascent. The course offers technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern fells of the Lake District.

Experience a beautiful 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This semi technical route offers 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seed bomb medal for all finishers.

Experience an out and back trail run through the heart of Hebden Bridge passing the iconic Stoodley Pike. This metric marathon features an uphill start followed by flat trails and a scenic descent to the finish.

Experience a unique trail race up and over the famous Northumberlandia land form and through surrounding forest tracks. This event includes a 10k trail run, a kids fun run, and a vibrant event village with on site facilities.

Experience a historic category AM fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. This 11 km route climbs 600 m to the summit of Ingleborough and back as part of the annual Ingleton Gala day.