Trail Running calendar near Allendale Town 2026-2027

A 5 mile night trail run through single-track forest at Dalby Forest with headtorch required, limited to 650 entries and medals for finishers.

Winter runs on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to marathon on a mainly flat, fully signed out and back towpath.

Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.

Relaxed, cash-only weekend runs beside the canal at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with on-the-day registration and a jumble medal plus a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Lakeland LDWA's That's Lyth challenge returns on 31 January 2027; entries open 1 October for members and 1 December for non-members.

A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

A scenic trail event around Harrogate and Knaresborough with 14.3, 20.3 and 34.3 mile routes that pass through Nidd Gorge and include staffed checkpoints and tracker support.

Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre with varied terrain, scenic lake views, compulsory kit and age minimum 16.

Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 10k and 5k options and allowance for two dogs or dogless runners.

A winter trail race from Rawdon Cricket Club of about 14 km with two ascents of The Billing and a lap by Leeds Bradford Airport; fully marked course, bring trail shoes.

Coastal trail event from Bamburgh offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances with marked courses, electronic timing and optional coach transport.

A chip-timed series of canal-side trail races near Bingley offering six distances from 5 km to marathon on a flat, towpath route with marshals, aid stations and TRA licensing.

A trail half marathon from Levisham Village Hall through the North York Moors, including the Hole of Horcum, with marshalled route, checkpoints and a five hour limit.

10 km and half marathon trail runs around Alnwick Castle with routes through Hulne Park and castle grounds, supporting NE Youth charity.

The The Northumberlandia 10k Headtorch Trail Race will take place in Cramlington on Saturday 27 February 2027. You can run 10 kilometers.