Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Stanza Stones Winter Edition

Name: Stanza Stones Winter Edition
Start: 2025-11-29
End: 2025-11-29
Location: Ilkley

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025

The Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a challenging 24-hour, 50-mile linear ultra running event held in West Yorkshire, starting at Marsden and finishing in Ilkley. The course features over 6,600 feet of ascent, traversing the scenic South Pennines moorland and passing through the historic village of Haworth, famous for the Brontë Sisters. Runners visit six unique Stanza Stones, each inscribed with a water-themed poem by Simon Armitage. The event offers live tracking, indoor checkpoints with refreshments, medical support, and a finishers' meal and memento. Registration is available at either the start or finish locations, with changing facilities provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

6600 m+

50 Miles

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 21

Two Roses Ultra

Hebden Bridge - 15 mi from Ilkley

50 km

100 km

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, crossing the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two 50k routes—the Red Rose (Lancashire) or White Rose (Yorkshire)—or challenge themselves with a figure-of-..

Saturday Jun 21

Buckden Pike

Buckden - 21 mi from Ilkley

0 km

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

Sunday Jun 22

Runforjo Cross Country

Birstall - 15 mi from Ilkley

6 km

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

Sunday Jun 22

Settle Hills Race

Settle - 21 mi from Ilkley

7 mi

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 7 miles (11.3 km) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tarmac sections, and steep climbs and desc..

Sunday Jun 22

Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race

Kettlewell - 18 mi from Ilkley

8 km

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

Sunday Jun 22

Fountains 10K

Grantley - 15 mi from Ilkley

10 km

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..