Trail Running calendar near Allendale Town 2026-2027

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell race with 258 m of climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026. The event includes senior and two junior races and accepts teams of three, with junior on the day entries.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

Thieveley Pike Fell Race is an AS-category 4.3 mile fell race near Cliviger with about 400 m of ascent, a flagged and marshaled moorland route, specified kit requirements and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

A 24-hour, self-directed trail challenge at Leighton Hall on a 5 km off-road loop. Individual, couples and team entries let participants swap turns, run through the night, and target distance or time-on-feet prizes.

Trail runs at Harewood House across more than 1,000 acres with 5, 10 and 15 mile options. Canicross friendly, live chip timing, finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A single-lap 13 km BM fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent over rocky tracks, heathery paths, a mile of road and forest sections with roots and slippery bridges. Basic facilities and FRA mandatory kit are required.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

Join this unique charity event in Malham where mixed teams are formed on the day. Experience a 1.10 km fell run featuring a steep climb to Cawden Hill and a fast descent to support a good cause.

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 offering distances from a family 1 mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland, firm paths and grassy stretches and one well-controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A BM category fell race in Waddington on 27 September 2026 covering 11.3 km with 415 m ascent. The route is marshalled and partially flagged with a checkpoint on Waddington Fell and a cut off at Summit House Farm.

A 10 km trail race at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 September 2026, featuring mixed terrain through grassland and woodland. A Canicross option is available and the minimum age is 16.

Three trail races take place on the grounds of Floors Castle in 2026, with options of 10 km, 5 km and a Junior 3 km. Courses use hard packed gravel trails and finish on the castle lawn with estate access and event facilities.

Two long distance trail ultras of 104 miles and 50 miles finishing in Skinningrove, following national trails including the Pennine Way and Teesdale Way. Both events are fully tracked with multiple checkpoints, support options, and 40 hour..

A four-leg fell running relay in the Lake District Fells held the first Saturday in October, with teams of eight running in pairs over mountain terrain that requires navigation without GPS. Entry is limited to 70 teams and the 2026 fee is £..

A 35 mile circular ultra from Studley Roger that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland. The route includes four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements.

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

Coastal off road races from Peasholm Park, Scarborough, offering distances from 5 km to marathon along the historic Cinder Track, with water stations about every three miles and a Grim Bling medal for finishers.

A half marathon trail event in Swaledale finishing at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland and grassy paths, fully marked route, stocked aid stations with vegan and gluten free options, and post-race soup and a roll included.

A long trail race around Swaledale that starts and finishes at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland tracks, GPX navigation and a post race hot meal. A half marathon short course option is available for redirected runners.