Trail Running calendar near Ullswater 2025-2026

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a multi-distance trail race around Wharfedale, taking in Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. Distances are 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 1700, 2800 and 4800 feet. The route hugs the hills around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley, passing landmarks such as Otley Chevin..

Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a category AL fell race held in late autumn on Pendle Hill and its surrounding moorlands in the South/West Pennines. The event, run under FRA rules, covers about 27 km (16.8 miles) with around 1,473 m (4,833 ft) of ascent, offering a demanding mix of rugged terrain and na..

Hamsterley Moon Runner-10k is a night-time head torch trail race held on 15 November 2025 at Hamsterley Forest Park, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NL. The event distance is 10k and is organised by Greener Miles Running. Entries opened on 25 November 2024 and close on 13 November 2025. Entry fees are listed..

Meanwood, Leeds hosts the Holly Hustle, a 10.5-kilometre forest trail race through Meanwood Park, The Hollies, and the Meanwood Valley Trail. Runners enjoy a fast, scenic course with undulating terrain and notable landmarks such as the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag. Expect a muddy surface this..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a six-race cross-country series held across West Yorkshire from November to February. Each race covers about 5–6 miles on tough, hilly terrain, with a dual focus on team and individual competition. A £20 season pass provides entry to all six fixtures; entries c..

David Staff Memorial Race is a 6km fell race with 305m of climb, set on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen. The course starts on the main path opposite The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, follows the bandstand, leaves the wood via the Lychgate car park, and climbs to Waterman’s Cottage before heading up..

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic views and a circuit past Gibside landmarks such as the old..

Slaley Hall & Forest Trail Runs take place at Slaley Hall Hotel, near Hexham in Northumberland. The weekend offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles) through the estate and Slaley Forest. The half marathon visits about seven miles of woodland in Slaley Forest, while the 10K is a sing..

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run takes place in Kendal town centre on Saturday 22 November 2025. The race is organised by Ourea Events on a not-for-profit basis to support Kendal Mountain Rescue Team. The distance is 10km / 250m of ascent. The entry fee is £20; entries for under 18s are half pric..

Borders 8-hour Challenge (NU Limits Running) is an eight-hour endurance trail event at Rock UK Whithaugh Park, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Runners tackle as many 4.366-mile laps on Borders Forest Park trails, with about 480 feet of ascent per lap. An electronic wristband times each lap via Basecamp ti..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50 km trail race held in Kendal on 22 November 2025. The course covers approximately 50 km with about 900 m of ascent and combines trail, road and fell terrain. The route links local summits to form a 360-degree skyline of Kendal and passes landmarks such as..

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It offers multiple race distances including an 8.8-mile loop, a half marathon, a 17.6-mile double loop, and a full marathon consisting of three loops. The course features a mix of terrain such as fie..

Leeds MoRun returns to Roundhay Park for MoRunning around Movember. The event offers 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances. The course is described as hilly, primarily on paths with sections of trail, dog-friendly, but not suitable for wheelchairs; buggy-friendly with off-road buggies..

PFW Running hosts the Lancashire Loop Trail Run in Blackpool, Lancashire. The event offers four distances: 10K, Half, Marathon, and Ultra. The course is a 10K loop on trail paths through a country park, with a short pavement section.The Half is two loops plus a short out-and-back; the Marathon four..

Black Night Scar is a Category AS Fell Race near Todmorden, Lancashire, organized by Turnslack Fell Race. The race HQ is The Hare and Hounds Pub on Burnley Road (OL14 8EA); the start is opposite Stoney Royd Lane on the track to Sourhall. It is an evening event with head torches compulsory.Distances..

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a 50-mile linear trail run in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley. Featuring over 6,800 feet of ascent, the route highlights six unique Stanza Stones—poems about water by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage—carved into rocks along the course. Runners traverse high m..

Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a 24-hour, 50-mile ultra-route from Marsden, West Yorkshire to Ilkley, taking runners along a moorland traverse through the South Pennines. Participants visit the six Stanza Stones—each inscribed with a Simon Armitage poem tied to the theme of water—while crossing not..