Trail Running calendar near Stanley 2025-2026

Take on the Leeds Country Way In a Day, a scenic 100 km loop around Leeds through trails, villages and parks. The waymarked route with checkpoints and aid along the way makes for a rewarding ultrarunning challenge for adventurous runners.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Join SilverBack Trails Lilla’s Revenge on 13 September 2026 for a scenic 10 mile trail run in the North York Moors. Limited to 50 runners, the route follows the Lykewake Walk with moorland climbs, coastal views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle the 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon or Half through Bronte Country moorland, trails and woods for a scenic but tough challenge. Volunteer run and charity minded, with chip timing and well stocked feed stations.

Take on the Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton on Sunday 13 September 2026, a punchy 3.5 mile route climbing about 230 m up to scenic Bradley moor. Friendly club atmosphere with junior races and affordable entry on the day.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

Take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra from Hawes Market House in September with 70 km or 100 km options across Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen y Ghent. Limited to 120 runners, it combines epic scenery with solid on course support.

Take on the Pen Y Ghent Ultra, a 50 km mountain trail through the Yorkshire Dales with a climb to Pen Y Ghent and sweeping moorland views. Supported aid stations, race HQ comforts and limited entries make this an autumn must do.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Tackle the Enchanted Ultra 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon through the wild Cheviot Hills around Wooler on 19 September 2026. Expect rugged paths, sweeping views of ancient hillforts and ridgelines, stocked aid stations and a warm finish..

Hardmoors 60 is a rugged 63 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, tracing dramatic Yorkshire coast scenery from Guisborough to Filey. Limited entries for solo runners and relay teams, with an 18 hour time limit and tracker for safety.

Experience classic Lake District trails at the Maverick Lakes X Trail on 19 September 2026 in Grasmere, with routes from 9 km up to a challenging 52 km ultra up to Stickle Tarn and Fairfield Horseshoe. Proceeds support Fix the Fells.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Explore 200 acre Raby Castle park on 20 September 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through woodland, lakes and gentle parkland. Chip timing, medals and Wild Deer merchandise included; one controlled dog welcome.

Tackle the scenic but hilly Bronte Half Marathon through Bronte Country on 20 September 2026, starting from Penistone Hill Country Park. With just 200 places, this small charity race for Sue Ryder finishes with a hearty pie and peas.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough for scenic countryside 10K and half marathon morning runs. Friendly weekend events with pay on the day entry, jumble medals, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

RunThrough Trails at Hamsterley Forest offers 10K and half marathon routes through pine woods and open clearings for a scenic off road challenge. Enjoy undulating, well marked trails, a themed medal, free race photos and an event village.