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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

Monday May 25

Austwick Amble Fell Race

A 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climb, held alongside the Austwick Street Market. Senior and junior races cover multiple age categories and there are cash prizes plus bonuses for course records.

Monday May 25

Bowley Hill Race

Great Harwood

9 km

6 mi

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Wednesday May 27

Stanhill Fell Race

Oswaldtwistle

5 mi

Stanhill Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle covers 4.5 mile from the Britannia Tap & Grill. It is Race 5 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series and entry on the day costs £6.

Saturday May 30

Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley

Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon options in Bingley organised by Its Grim Up North Running, with finishers receiving a jumble medal plus hot food and a drink. Online places have sold out but places on the day are available.