Trail Running calendar near West Yorkshire 2025-2026

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running events in 5, 10, and 15-mile distances. Set within 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer, the course provides..

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon is a popular annual trail running event held in the scenic Bronte Country, starting from Haworth Primary School in West Yorkshire. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half marathon is approximately 14.8 miles w..

The Burton Pidsea 10K Trail Run is a scenic trail race held in Burton Pidsea, East Yorkshire, starting from the Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall. The event features a 10-kilometer course along local bridleways and tracks, offering runners a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings. In addition to the mai..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Bridlington Beach Fun Run is an annual event held on Bridlington South Beach, East Yorkshire. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it features a 5K race and a fun run along the beach and coastline. Thanks to favorable tide times, the course will be on firmer sand, enhancing the running experience.T..

The East Coast "Chuffer" is a scenic trail running event held in Scarborough, starting from Peasholm Park and following the historic Cinder Track. The race offers multiple distance options including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and Marathon, catering to a wide range of runners. The off-road cour..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with just 25 meters of elevation, making it suitable for runners aged 11 and over. The race consists of two laps around the reservoir, s..

The Peak District Challenge, organized by Wilderness Development, is a scenic endurance event held in the Peak District, UK, with all routes starting and finishing in Hathersage. Participants can choose from five distances: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and a new 100-mil..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra-running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The course features classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascent of 1280 meters. Desi..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held along a former railway line in Derbyshire, offering breathtaking views of the Derbyshire Dales. Participants can choose to race on either Saturday or Sunday, with a 13-mile route that features a slight downhill gradient, makin..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 22km (12.4 miles) mountain running event with a 1,535m (4,003ft) ascent, held annually in September. The race starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, passing through notable points such as Lingmoor, Pike of Blisco, Three Shir..

The Holcombe 10 is a scenic running event held at Hare & Hounds in Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, offering participants a choice between a 10K or 10 Mile race. Organized in collaboration with the National Trust, the routes highlight conservation efforts across Holcombe Moor. Runners start with a dash t..

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and continues in 2025, offering runners a challenging course that includes trails, paths, and roads through scenic l..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation g..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts from Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, ascending to the summit of Great Whernside before returning to the start. The course begins on grassy tracks and paths through fields, th..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870m of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whin..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. Covering approximately 60 miles, the route passes through scenic coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarborough, and Fi..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this recce covers an 11-mile section of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) route, including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the descent to..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The 70km route covers the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent—over classic limestone trails with 2185 meters of ascent. Ru..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest near Rugeley, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The co..