Trail Running calendar near Wasdale Head 2025-2026

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek running event set in the scenic surroundings of Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang. The race covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 m). Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment, ensuring a safe experie..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

The Wild Fox Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025.

OMM Lite is an exciting outdoor challenge set in the scenic Grasmere area, where participants aim to locate as many checkpoints as possible within a designated time frame. Competitors can choose to participate for one or two days, either as individuals or in teams of two or three. The event emphasiz..

The Great Langdale 21 is a scenic and challenging 21km trail run set in the stunning landscapes of Great and Little Langdale, starting from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. This event is part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race Weekend and features a fully marked route with 850m of ascent, offering participants..

The Grasmere Gallop is an exciting outdoor weekend event set in the stunning Lake District National Park, featuring a variety of trail races suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from distances including 5.7k, 10k, 17k, and a marathon, as well as a 10k Nordic walking challenge..

The Duddon Valley Fell Race features two challenging category A fell races set in the scenic Duddon Valley. The Long race spans 18 miles with a 6000ft ascent, while the Short race covers 10 miles with a 3000ft climb. Both races require participants to possess navigational skills and appropriate gear..

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging 40km skyrunning event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2800m. This race is designed for both experienced and aspiring mountain runners, taking participants through technical, single-track trails and offering a point-to-point j..

The Edenfield Fell Race will take place in Edenfield on Sunday 1 June 2025.

The Kettlewell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants navigate a 1.40-mile course with a significant elevation gain of 600 feet, featuring a fast start to avoid bottlenecks and a mix of..

The L100 Recce 4 event, taking place from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, is part of the Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 recce days designed for competitors to familiarize themselves with the course. Covering a distance of 26 miles, this recce includes challenging climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Particip..

The Hebden Bridge Fell Race is a challenging 10K event that takes place in the scenic landscape surrounding Hebden Bridge. The race features a steep ascent to Stoodley Pike and is designed for both experienced fell runners and newcomers to the sport. The course includes a mix of trail and open moorl..

The Blencathra Fell Race, organized by Eden Runners, is a challenging event set in the scenic Lake District. Scheduled for June 4th, 2025, this FRA Category ‘AM’ race covers a distance of 13K with an ascent of 825m. Participants must possess navigation skills and mountain-craft due to the potentiall..

The Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race is a challenging 10 km event held in the scenic South/West Pennines of England, specifically at Rivington Hall Barn. This race features a significant climb of 420 meters, making it a demanding course for participants. Open to runners aged 18 and above, the event en..

The Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging ultramarathon covering 104 miles along the scenic Southern Upland Way, starting from St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose. Participants will encounter significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 4,611 meters, while navigating some of Scot..

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile running event set in the scenic South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley. Participants will traverse a linear route featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, visiting six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage that explore t..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is an exciting endurance event set in England's stunning countryside, taking place on June 7-8, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a challenging 100km loop, half, marathon, quarter, and a 10K option. The route features scenic landscapes,..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.2-mile trail race set in the stunning scenery of Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales. Participants will navigate a course with over 2,000 feet of ascents, following established footpaths like the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane. The event, organized by Wharf..

The North Leeds Skyline, organized by Great Owl Running, is a thrilling trail running event set for June 7, 2025, in Otley, West Yorkshire. Participants can choose from three race options: the Ultra Trail (51 km), Super Trail (23 km), and Sprint Trail (13 km), each offering stunning views of Wharfed..

The Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra-marathon set along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Scotland. Participants will experience breathtaking landscapes, including forests, valleys, and mountains, starting from St John's Town of Dalry. The event features a total elevation gain of 2..