Trail Running calendar near Staveley 2025-2026

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Experience the Cracoe Fell Races in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, a short but testing 4.2 km course of tussocks, ditches and a final steep climb to the pinnacle. Open to juniors and seniors, it is a classic fell challenge.

Run the scenic trails at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, choosing a 5 km or 10 km loop through pasture, woodland and farm tracks. Limited to 200 entries, this mostly flat yet potentially muddy course rewards trail shoes and great views.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.

Classic Lake District ultra races from Coniston offering 100 mile and 50 mile trail challenges across rugged fells and scenic passes. Expect demanding terrain, checkpoints and a true fell running experience for seasoned ultrarunners.

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Tackle the Holme Moss Fell Race, a rugged 28.5 km run over Pennine moorland with 1,285 m of climbing and technical, remote terrain. Limited to 200 entries, this is for experienced fell runners who crave a big challenge.

Join Ambleside Sports on 30 July for a sharp fell race from Rydal Park, a short but steep 1.7 mile climb through bracken to a rocky summit outcrop. A BOFRA Championship counter with senior and junior races for all ages.

She Strides is a women only 50K around Hebden Bridge, mixing moorland, woodland and villages with 1400 m of ascent. Enjoy vegan friendly checkpoints, an all female crew, GPS tracking, a medal and hot food.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour on 1 August 2026, running beneath the iconic abbey ruins. Expect rolling moorland, waymarked trails and full tracking for a classic North York Moors test.

Take on Farleton Knott with a sharp ascent, ridge crossing and exhilarating descent back to the valley. A short but testing BOFRA counter suitable for juniors and seniors who love a punchy fell challenge.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Tackle the stunning Farndale trails at Hardmoors 26.2 with a rugged trail marathon, half or 10k, all self navigated using supplied maps and GPX. Expect big climbs, remote scenery and a welcoming village finish at Hutton Le Hole.