Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2025-2026

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent, passing notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 runners traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The classic route offers stunning 360-degree views, inc..

The Allendale Challenge is a renowned 26-mile challenge walk and run held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, it is considered one of the toughest challenge walks in the UK, featuring a demanding anti-clockwise rou..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail running distances of approximately 10k (7 miles) and a half marathon..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a demanding 137km trail running event held along the Pennine Bridleway, spanning West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 50 hours to complete the course, which features runnable trails, technical ascents totaling..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. Featuring over 4,200 feet of ascent, the route traverses remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refreshme..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge in the city center. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within over 600 acres of historic gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers scenic routes featuring spectacular views, wildlife spotting opportunities including wild deer, an..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Threlkeld from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026.

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 featuring some of the most runnable and scenic trails in the regio..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-distance races or a fast, low-level challenge for..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), wit..

Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring a point-to-point course through the scenic South Pennines. The route highlights four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts, including Colourfields, Halo, Singing Ri..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a challenging trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), both featuring firm trail paths with significant elevat..

The OMM Lite will take place in Grasmere from Friday 29 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026.