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Due to the nature of our work, and engagement in it by you our members, our community partner - 13 Valleys Ultra - has allocated a number of gifted and discounted places for Black Trail Runners members at their 13 Valleys 2026 race.
Date: 25-27 September 2026
About: 13 Valleys celebrates the 13 unique valleys of the Lake District National Park which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them all together. You can choose between one trail distance: 2 Valleys (22km) and three ultra distances: 5 Valleys (55km), 7 Valleys (110km) and 13 Valleys (180km). Each of them will take you through spectacular trail running around the magnificent lakes and valleys of the Lake District. The 13 valleys route is available to do all year-round by walkers and runners alike.
Please head over to the website to find out more and read FAQs on the event - https://www.13valleysultra.com/
Distances: 22km, 55km, 110km, 180km
If you would like to be in with a chance of being selected to run 13 Valleys on behalf of Black Trail Runners, please complete the form below. The deadline for applications is 23.59pm 9 January 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted by 16 January 2026.
Please note: If you are unsure about whether or not you should apply or whether you are ready for a race of this distance, our trustee Simbarashe is more than happy to chat with you about this - please drop us an email at admin@blacktrailrunners.run to get this set up!
We are a community and campaigning charity with the mission to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of people of Black ethnicity in trail running.
Black Trail Runners is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194094). Upon assessing event registrations, Black Trail Runners members who have submitted ethnicity data that corresponds with our objectives will be prioritised.