Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2025-2026

The Castleton Great Ridge Race is a BS Category fell race held in the scenic village of Castleton, located in the Peak District National Park. The race covers a distance of 9.2 km (5.7 miles) with an ascent of 427 meters (1401 feet). Participants run up and along the iconic Great Ridge before descen..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell running event held in Carsington Village, Derbyshire, starting and finishing near St Margaret’s Church. Covering 9.5 km (6 miles) with 267 meters (875 feet) of ascent, the course features a downhill start and finish, traversing varied terrain including ste..

The Sledmere Sunset Trail 10k is a scenic trail running event held at Sledmere House, near Driffield, Yorkshire. The 10k race follows a winding route through deep chalk valleys and secluded woodland paths, finishing on the expansive lawns of the historic Sledmere House. The event offers a warm summe..

Snowdonia in a Day is a challenging endurance event held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Participants traverse 60 km (40 miles) along the Snowdonia Skyline, gaining 4,500 meters in elevation while crossing 24 mountains across the Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon range, and Nantlle. The route starts in..

The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025 is a challenging trail running event held on June 7, 2025, at Bakewell Showground in Derbyshire, England, within the Peak District National Park. It features four routes ranging from a 10 km short run to a demanding 101 km ultra with 2,840 meters of elevation gain. The..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with Kendal as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Wi..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.2-mile trail race held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton. The course features over 2,000 feet of ascent and follows well-established footpaths such as the Dal..

The North Leeds Skyline, organized by Great Owl Running, is a trail running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, featuring stunning views of Wharfedale. It offers multiple race distances: a 13km Sprint Trail ideal for newcomers with 500m elevation, a 23km Super Trail with 650m elevation, and a chall..

The Weets will take place in Barnoldswick on Saturday 7 June 2025.

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley in West Yorkshire, England. Featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, the route traverses high moorland and valleys, passing through the historic village of Haworth, famous for..

The Crackpots Trail Run is an 11-kilometre award-winning trail race held in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Set within the scenic Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the undulating course features mixed terrain including quiet country roads, off-road trails, moorland, and fi..

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is an exciting running event that offers participants a choice of distances: 7 miles, 14 miles, or a full marathon. This unique race, now in its fifth year, takes place along a scenic route starting from Coalport Village Hall, featuring parts of the Silkin Way and cr..

The Ulverston Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association, takes place at Beckside Farm on Old Hall Road, Ulverston. The 2025 event features a new course starting adjacent to the farm, running alongside a beck before climbing to the top of Flan Fell. Younger runners (U14) turn..

The Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Victoria Hall in Settle. Organized by the Rotary Club of Settle with local community support, it offers three scenic routes of varying distances: 10k (6.2 miles), a half marathon (13 mile..

The Kirkby Fleetham Trail Race is a 10km off-road trail running event held around Kirkby Fleetham Village in the UK. The course features a mostly flat, multi-terrain route through fields, farms, and forestry areas, making it suitable for beginners. The route is fully waymarked and easy to navigate.T..

The Pint & Pork Scratchings 5 is a 5-mile fun run held in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire, designed to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. The course features undulating trails that challenge runners with a notable hill within the first mile, testing both lungs and leg strength. Starting and finis..

The Summer DirtRun 2 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Callow Hill, Kidderminster. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. Open to participants..

The Boar's Head Hill Race will take place in Poynton on Wednesday 11 June 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offer 5km and 10km trail running options suitable for various skill levels. The event takes place in the evening, providing a unique mid-week running experience within South Yorkshire’s only Gr..

The Walsh Two Lads Fell Race is a Category B short fell race held in Horwich, starting beside the Bridge Inn. Covering 8.4 km (approximately 5 miles) with a 274m ascent, the course ascends onto the Pennines and reaches the Two Lads summit before descending back to the start. The event is sponsored b..