Trail Running calendar near Wasdale Head 2025-2026

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Test yourself at the Borders eight hour Challenge on 05 September 2026: run as many 4.366 mile trail loops around Borders Forest Park as you can in eight hours, with roughly 480 ft of climbing per lap. Electronic wristbands record each lap.

The The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel Trail Running Event will take place in Hexham on Saturday 5 September 2026.

The Malham Trail Half Marathon loops past Malham Cove and Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent offering wide views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, the event offers on course drinks and a post race meal.

Run the Malham 10k on 5 September 2026, a scenic trail that passes Malham Cove and Tarn, climbs Weets Top then drops into a long panoramic descent. Enjoy rugged paths, big views and a lively finish.

Take on the Blencathra Marathon, a scenic mountain marathon from Caldbeck that climbs five Wainwright summits, delivering sweeping Lakeland views and a serious challenge. GPS tracking, a finisher medal and a warm village welcome await.

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.

The River Ayr Way is a scenic 44 mile trail from Glenbuck Loch to the sea at Ayr, winding through river valleys rich in wildlife. Each September runners tackle the 40 mile River Ayr Way Challenge ultramarathon.

THE LAP circumnavigates Lake Windermere in about 47 miles of runnable, flowing trails for runners and walkers. With a 24 hour time limit and full support including aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher's meal, it offers a friendly ultra..

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 serves up rugged moorland, trails and woods across Aire Valley and Bronte Country. Choose marathon or half and enjoy live chip timing plus hearty feed stations.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.

Run the Three Towers Ultra across the West Pennine Moors, passing Jubilee, Rivington and Peel towers in a demanding unmarked course. Expect checkpoints, tracking and finisher kit while navigating moorland trails near a military range.

Challenge the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the 11th Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100 km Ultra on 19 to 20 September 2026, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. Run limestone trails, hilltops and road sections for a memorable ultra adventure.

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 a rugged 50 km loop from Hawes that climbs Pen y Ghent and winds along the Cam Road, with classic Yorkshire fell views and warm aid stations. Entries are limited to 50 so book early for this intimate ultra challenge.

The The Maverick Lakes X-Trail will take place in Grasmere on Saturday 19 September 2026. This trail is organized by Maverick Race. You can run between 14 and 52 kilometers.

The Bronte Half Marathon on 20 September 2026 is a hilly 13.1 mile trail race through atmospheric Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, limited to 200 runners and organised by Sue Ryder. Enjoy great scenery, finishers get pie an..