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Ilkley Trail Race

Name: Ilkley Trail Race
Start: 2025-05-26
End: 2025-05-26
Location: Ilkley

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 26 May 2025

The Pete Shields Ilkley Trail Race is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 6.9-mile out-and-back course. Participants will experience stunning views of the Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor while navigating through woodland, fields, and moors, with a total elevation gain of 810 feet. The race includes a water station and is organized by Ilkley Harriers, with a portion of the proceeds supporting a charity in Uganda. Runners must be 18 or older, and headphones are not permitted due to road sections. Parking is available nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

Race information

Registration

6 mi

810 m+

6.9 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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