Trail Running calendar near Wasdale Head 2025-2026

The Northern Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra marathon following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay in England. Taking place from March 28 to April 1, 2026, the race traverses the north of England through three national parks, featuring iconi..

The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Held in England, the event traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing notable landmarks like the Nine Standards. It offers a challenging yet s..

The Moors Traverse® is an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The event takes participants along the stunning northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, weaving through scenic landscapes and rugge..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, are outdoor trail running events set in the scenic North Pennines of County Durham, England. Taking place at Stanhope Showground, the races showcase the area's stunning landscapes, including heather moors, dales, rivers, and historic site..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place along the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will tackle a challenging 137km course within a 50-hour time limit, featuring runnable trails and stunning scenery across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cum..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road running event held on April 25, 2026, featuring two race distances: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route begins and ends in Heptonstall, passing through scenic moorlands, woodland trails, and towns such as Todmorden and Old Town, with aid stations along th..

The Lap is a 45-mile ultra trail race around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. It is open to both runners and walkers, offering a fully marked course with generous cut-offs, making it accessible for beginners and experienced racers alike. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circu..

The Scafell Sky Race 2026 is a challenging 40km trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2800m. This race is designed for both experienced and aspiring mountain runners, offering a technical course that includes single-track trails and breathtaking vie..

Two Roses Ultra is a challenging running event held in Hebden Bridge, England, on June 20, 2026. Participants can choose from three options: a 50k route in Lancashire or Yorkshire, or a demanding 100k figure-of-eight course that crosses both counties. The course features scenic landscapes, including..

The MTC Boggart is a 38-mile ultra running race starting in Gretna Green and ending in Penrith, England. It is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and serves as Day 1 of the multi-race Albion challenge. The route follows the same path as the JOGLE race but with shorter daily dista..

MTC Albion is a grueling thirteen-day ultra marathon covering 503 miles from Gretna Green to Lands End, England. Averaging over 38 miles daily, this race is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and follows much of the classic MTC JOGLE route. Each day is themed around English myths..

The MTC Black Anise is a 38-mile ultra marathon held in England, forming Day 3 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge. The race starts at Premier Inn Lancaster and finishes at Premier Inn Wigan North, following the same route as the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter daily distances...

The MTC Blue Caps is a challenging 36-mile ultra marathon held in England, running from Wigan to Tarporley. It forms Day 4 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge, covering a scenic route shared with the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter daily distances. The course features varied te..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding course-marked races in the region, it draws inspiration from Europe's renowned sky races. Participants will navigate..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is an exhilarating sky running event set in the stunning Lake District, taking place on July 19, 2026. This challenging race covers a distance of 28 km with a significant ascent of 2700 meters, offering participants a unique blend of technical terrain and rock climbing..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a renowned trail running event taking place in North Yorkshire, designed for both novice and elite ultra-racers. Participants can choose between a 70km route, which includes the iconic peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent, or extend their challeng..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an exciting ultra-running event designed for both novice and experienced athletes. Set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape, the route features classic limestone trails and a total ascent of 1280 meters. Participants will start and finish at the Ha..