Trail Running calendar near Thirlmere 2025-2026

Take on a 24 hour 50 mile traverse from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennine moors, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones and the historic village of Haworth. Expect rugged climbs, live tracking and hearty checkpoints to keep you moving.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..

Tackle the Lakeland fells at the Rab Scafell Sky Ultra, a technical 60 km mountain run with 4400 m of ascent over England's highest peaks. Expect rugged single track, big climbs and full feed station support plus tracking and safety cover.

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.

Take on an 8 hour loop challenge at Glentress and complete as many 4.366 mile trail laps with around 830 ft of ascent as you can. Chase half, marathon or ultra distances on stunning forest trails with support at basecamp.

Join this lively BOFRA championship fell race in Kettlewell, featuring a fast start up to a skyline ridge, a cairn turnaround and a quick scree descent. Short but sharp course welcomes juniors and seniors for a thrilling local challenge.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

Run the scenic Six Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, passing Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile options in a friendly field limited to 200 and enjoy a finish medal, event t shirt and hot fo..

The Ulverston Fell Race on 13 June 2026 is a short, punchy climb to Flan Fell with great views and a friendly village atmosphere. Races for kids through seniors make it ideal for families and hill runners alike.

Take on Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones from Chop Gate Village Hall, with marathon, half marathon and 10k trail routes across rugged moorland and rewarding views. Self navigated courses need printed maps and mandatory kit so come prepared.

Join Manorlands PaintRush in Bingley, Yorkshire for a colourful 5 kilometres charity run supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Expect paint stations, obstacles, a medal plus music, food and a bar at Bradford and Bingley Club.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Forcett Hall estate with a 5 km loop or a 10 km two lap option on fairly flat but potentially muddy terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail run is perfect for trail shoe lovers and outdoor fans.

The Hopper at Hamsterley Forest is a timed loop trail with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats on 4.1 mile laps with 660 ft climb. On course aid, camping, keepsakes and night running under head torches add to the challenge and atmosphere.

Buckden Pike is Barlick Fell Runners’ classic fell race held on Buckden Pike. The event was first run in 1981, with the route designed by Peter Jebb after Buckden Gala invited him; he and his wife Anne led the race for two decades. In 1987,..

Challenge yourself on a scenic trail half marathon around Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales on 20 June 2026, with three steep climbs and moorland descents. Finish with a hot meal, a beer and a qualifier for Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Run the summer Cheviot Goat, around 50 miles through the remote Cheviot hills from Ingram. Big skies, wild terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit make this a true Border country endurance test.

Two Roses Ultra in Hebden Bridge offers 50 km and 100 km loop options across rugged moors and woodland, passing Stoodley Pike and Widdop Reservoir. Expect a bespoke finisher medal, GPS tracking, hot food and free event photography.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximate..

The Fountains 10K, held in Grantley near Ripon in North Yorkshire, is a mixed-terrain 10-kilometre race organized by Friends of Fountains & Grewelthorpe School PTAs. The undulating course blends quiet country lanes, off-road trails and Nidd..