Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2025-2026

The Sir Titus Summer Trot - Day 1 is a scenic trail running event held along the flat, even towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. Suitable for all abilities, it offers six distances ranging from 5K to Ultra Marathon, making it ideal for novices and experien..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an 11.1 km trail running event held at Stonyhurst College in Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire. The course, with 528 feet of elevation, follows enchanting woodland paths and scenic river trails that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." Starti..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race in the Lake District, featuring 3700m of ascent. Starting from Patterdale, this technically demanding course is inspired by Europe's premier ultra-distance sky races and is classified as a "Sky Extra" by Skyrunning UK. Runners traverse icon..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail race held in Patterdale, within the Lake District's Eastern Fells. Featuring 2050m of ascent, the course offers technical and varied terrain over St Sunday Crag and surrounding peaks, making it an ideal entry-level skyrunning event. The rac..

The Ingleborough Mountain Race is a classic fell running event held annually in Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales, as part of the village's Gala day. The race covers approximately 11 km (6.8 miles) with a challenging ascent of 600 meters (1968 feet). Starting and finishing at the Ingleton Community Centre,..

The Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks) is a demanding mountain running and walking event held in Snowdonia, Wales, starting near Capel Curig. Participants aim to summit all 14 peaks over 3000 feet in a continuous journey covering about 50 km with nearly 4000m of ascent. Highlights include climbing Snow..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided navigation and running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Covering approximately 11 miles with 6,000 feet of ascent, the route traverses the Helvellyn range from Sticks Pass to Helvellyn, then down to..

Manvers Dusk Till Dawn is an overnight endurance running event held around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat, 3.21-mile off-road circuit. Participants run as many laps as possible within a 12-hour window, from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, with the flexibility to start, stop, and rest at any time. T..

Afoot in Two Dales is a challenging 50-mile event held in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring a 5,500ft ascent. The route forms a circuit through the scenic dales of Wensleydale and Swaledale, including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Participants navigate footpaths, bridleways, and quiet roads, startin..

The Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay is a challenging fell running team relay event held in the scenic Eskdale valley of the Lake District, hosted by Black Combe Runners. Teams of eight runners, mixed by gender and age categories, compete across four legs totaling approximately 23.8 miles (38.3 km) with 7,5..

Place Fell 15 is a challenging yet accessible 15-kilometer trail race held in Patterdale, around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Featuring 680 meters of ascent, the course offers a semi-technical route with a mix of fields, trails, and tarmac roads, including..

The Chocolate Run in York is a multi-distance running event held at York Knavesmire, featuring a 3.41-mile multi-terrain loop. Participants can choose to run one, two, or three loops on the day, with no time cut-offs, making it suitable for all levels. The event includes a family-friendly 1-mile fun..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km skyrunning race with 2700m of ascent, held in the Lake District around the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale. Known for its technical and demanding terrain, the course features hands-on rock scrambling, knife-edge ridges, scree descents, and five g..

The Punk Panther Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Nidderdale area of Yorkshire, England. The race offers four distance options—28, 55, 83, and 111 miles—covering iconic locations such as Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir, and How St..

The Sir Titus Summer Trot - Day 2 is a scenic trail running event held along the flat, even towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. Suitable for all abilities, it offers six distances ranging from 5K to Ultra Marathon, making it ideal for novices and experien..

The Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe is a challenging medium-distance Lakeland fell race held in the Lake District, England. Covering 12.3 miles (19.8 km) with 3,300 feet (1,006 m) of ascent, the race follows a clockwise horseshoe route around the Kentmere Valley, including notable peaks such as Ill Be..

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

The Cracoe Fell Races, held near Cracoe on the B6265 between Skipton and Grassington, is a challenging fell running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). The race covers 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with a climb of 900 feet (274 meters), starting with a gentle run through field..

Conquer Cannock is a running event held at Cannock Chase, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a challenging mix of terrain with hills, loose surfaces, and exposed tree roots, set amidst the scenic forest trails...

RunAble presents the 10 & 3-Mile Trail Races, set in the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire. This exciting event invites participants to challenge themselves on a scenic 10-mile course, perfect for experienced runners looking to push their limits. For those new to trail running or preferring a shorter..