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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.

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Coiners Fell Race

Mytholmroyd

11 km

A 6.9 mile fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike with 1300 ft of ascent, organised under FRA rules from Mytholmroyd Community and Leisure Centre. The course was amended to protect ground nesting birds and parking includes a smal..

Tuesday May 5

Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series

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2 mi

5 km

A three race series of 5 km canal towpath runs in Methley, Leeds that raises funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting includes a 1.5 mile fun run with a school competition and medals for all.

Thursday May 7

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run

Leeds

5 km

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Thursday May 7

Dick Hudson's

Ilkley

11 km

A 7 miles fell run on Ilkley Moor with about 1100 ft of ascent, starting at the Barrier car park. Runners must touch the gate by Dick Hudsons Pub and return; route choice is open and a suggested map is provided.