Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2025-2026

The Cat Lane Canter will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 25 April 2026.

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running and walking event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. It features over 4,200 feet of climbing across remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refresh..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place in Derbyshire, starting from Ashbourne Leisure Centre. The event features a multi-terrain, undulating course along the historic Tissington Trail, a former railway line running 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The route offers stunning..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is GB Ultrans’ 50-mile mountain ultramarathon set in the Yorkshire Dales, starting at Malham. The route covers about 50 miles with roughly 2,593 metres of ascent, weaving Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks trails together. Runners traverse iconic scenery including Malham Cove..

The Rainow 5 is a popular 5-mile trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. Attracting 250-300 runners, the race features a hilly course that includes scenic ridge paths and local nature reserves. Established in 1989..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race around Chesterfield, Derbyshire, now in its 10th edition in 2026. The route largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire, and showcases a mix of high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, rolling farmland and former..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon around Lake Windermere, England's largest and most iconic lake, located in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit, making it an idea..

Marsden Moors, run by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in the Colne Valley around Marsden, near Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles, 23 miles and 18 miles, with the Marsden Moors Marathon as the extended marathon option. The start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall, with ro..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. Offering two distances—30.8 and 40.8 miles—the race follows a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails and footpaths. The scenic course..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross event held at Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Northern Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K loop with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K route with 210m ascent, suitable for be..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and some of the most runnable trails in..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the final event of Season 4, held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It offers two fully marked trail running routes: an 8K (5 miles) loop with 370m (1200ft) ascent reaching the summit of Seat How, and a shorter 5K (3 miles) route with 240m (800f..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series, it features three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with..

The Jack Bloor Races are an annual FRA-affiliated fell running event held on Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire. The programme includes an evening senior fell race plus a series of junior races, emphasizing participation and community spirit against the iconic moor landscape. Proceeds from the races support J..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in the picturesque market town of Skipton, UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The course showcases stunning landscapes, incorpor..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50-kilometer ultra marathon held in Nottinghamshire, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, offering runners a picturesque and memorable experience. C..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering extensive views of the North Yorkshire Moors..