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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 Ilkley Trail Race is a popular 6.9-mile multi-terrain running event held in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The out-and-back course features 810 feet of climbing, primarily on the outward leg, and offers stunning views over the Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor. Runners traverse a mix of tracks, woodland, fields, moors, and some short road sections.

The race starts near Ilkley Lido, with water stations provided along the route and at the finish. Licensed by the FRA as a category CM race, it requires participants to be 18 or older and adhere to specific kit rules. Proceeds support a charity in Uganda. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

Race information

Registration

6 mi

6.9 Miles

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

Trail runs nearby

Thursday May 7

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run

Leeds

5 km

10 km

An evening popup running event in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k races with on the evening registration, a jumble medal and a soft drink for all runners.

Thursday May 7

Dick Hudson's

Ilkley

7 mi

A Wharfedale Harriers moorland race on Thursday 7 May 2026 covering about 7 miles and 1100 ft of ascent. Runners start at Barrier Car Park, touch the gate by Dick Hudsons Pub on the moor and return while choosing their own route.

Friday May 8

Pinhaw

Earby

8 km

Pinhaw is an 8 km fell race on 8 May 2026 near Earby in the South/West Pennines, climbing about 213 m. Entry is available both in advance and on the day with modest fees.

Saturday May 9

Marsden Moors and Marathon

Three circular challenge routes of 26.2, 23 and 18 miles around the Colne Valley near Marsden. Entries are by SIEntries with a 150 person limit and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.