Trail Running calendar near Allendale Town 2025-2026

Take part in the Jack Bloor Races, an evening fell race with junior events on Ilkley Moor each second Tuesday in May. A community favourite, the event raises funds for the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund to support young people.

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 15 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026.

Take on scenic but rugged Dales trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle on 16 May 2026. Distances from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra serve up serious climbs, checkpoints and a finisher shirt and medal.

Take on Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon near Osmotherley on 17 May 2026 for a 13.2 mile trail test across forest tracks and ancient trods with sweeping North Yorkshire Moors views. Technical climbs, just 50 places and a bespoke finisher medal..

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a fla..

Take on the Panopticons Ultra on 23 May 2026, a 32 miles trail challenge through the South Pennines visiting four iconic art installations. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and stunning views between Blackburn and Trawden.

Weekend 9 on 23 May 2026 challenges runners in the Howgill Fells with a tough out and back of about 25 km and 1500 m ascent across fell terrain. Choose loaded or unloaded categories and earn a finisher patch and a pint at the pub.

Race forest trails with steep climbs and fast descents at the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K, enjoying sweeping Lake District panoramas. Dog friendly entries and bespoke finisher medals make it a memorable day.

The BOFRA - Coniston Gullies will take place in Coniston on Sunday 24 May 2026.

Find checkpoints across Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest at the Lake District Running Festival on 30 and 31 May 2026. Solo or team entries over one or two days, with bespoke maps, live tracking and a hot meal after the event.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley for scenic, relaxed runs where you can run, jog or walk at your own pace. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink at the finish.

Discover scenic Yorkshire Dales footpaths with routes from a 10k to a challenging 23 mile course, all based in Settle. This community run and walk raises funds for local charities, welcomes dogs on leads and has a cafe.

Run the classic Grasmere Gallop, a waymarked 42 km trail marathon looping around Grasmere and nearby valleys with Lake District scenery. Finishers earn a Langdale slate medal and cake after a testing day on the fells.

Push up 650 m over a punchy 2.4 km to the rocky summit of Harrison Stickle in this classic vertical uphill race. Finishers get a recycled wild flower seed medal and live music at Lanty Slees to celebrate.

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.

Take on Ultra Scotland 100, a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the stunning Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Tackle remote Scottish hills, strict cut offs and earn a commemorative buckle for finishing.

Take on the Stanza Stones Summer Edition on 6 June 2026: a 24 hour 50 mile point to point from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennines moorland visiting six stones bearing poems. Tough climbs, big views and a warm finish await.

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritan..

Run 21 km of classic Lake District trails in the Great Langdale 21, passing Raven Crag, Red Tarn and Pike O'Blisco on a scenic but technical course. Finish with a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal and vegan soup.