Trail Running calendar near Alston 2026-2027

A day of trail running and recovery at Doxford Farm with 5K and 10K options, yoga, saunas and ice baths, shoe demos, and onsite food and drink. Tickets start from £15.

Road races in the Lorton Valley starting and finishing in Cockermouth Town Centre. Offers a half marathon and a 10km with live chip-timing and finishers' medal, merchandise and a post-race snack.

Grim Leodis is a scenic, undulating trail run along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire in Kirkstall, with distances from 6.55 miles to a full marathon. Marshalled and supported with regular feeds, this cupless event asks runners to br..

Trail runs at Grizedale Forest on 8 February 2026 feature fully marked, chip timed courses on wide forest paths. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; two dogs per runner are permitted on a suitable harness.

Experience the stunning Northumberland coast in the Bay2Bay Coastal Run, a scenic 10 mile point to point from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea along beaches, cliff paths and trails. Canicross friendly with a finisher medal and event pho..

Off-road event near Preston offering 10k and 11 mile routes across tracks and fields around Caldervale and the base of Beacon Fell country park. The 11 mile has a three hour cutoff and maps with three checkpoints are provided.

Tackle a challenging 2 mile fell race in scenic Barbondale, Lake District on Sun 8 Feb 2026, with 358 m of climb over flagged terrain. Part of the Helm Hill Winter League, pre entry or pay on the day; parking is very limited.

A night-time head torch trail race in Whinlatter Forest Park with a fully waymarked 10k on very hilly mixed terrain. Entries include a memento, downloadable photos, seed packet and prizes for top finishers.

A winter trail race near Rawdon, Leeds of about 14 km and 277 m elevation that climbs the Billing, passes Yeadon and laps the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter. Fully marked course with a 100-place limit, mandatory jacket and cupless water p..

Tackle a challenging 10.4 km trail through the North York Moors, starting from St Helens Church in Carlin How with 350 m of climbing and great moorland views. Entry on the day for up to 120 runners makes it a lively local race.

Bleasdale Circle by VÅGA is a classic 8 km fell race around Parlick and Paddy’s Pole on 14 February 2026, offering steep climbs, exposed high ground and true winter conditions. Advance entry only and places are limited, so bring waterproofs..

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Take on the scenic Glentress Trail Marathon in Tweed Valley Forest Park on Sunday 15 February 2026, two laps of a 21k circuit with about 1,260 m ascent. Expect forest tracks, singletrack and mountain bike trails plus on-site cafe and shower..

Discover Glentress Trail Races in the Tweed Valley, with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km options across scenic forest singletrack and moorland. Tackle technical climbs and winter trails for a rewarding day of off road running.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile cross country challenge. Expect competitive club fields, lively atmosphere and scenic park trails.

Join the Smurf Run North in Durham for scenic trail laps along the River Wear, with distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn a themed medal and enjoy on course aid, snacks and vegan options.

Run the Midgley Moor Fell Race from Booth Cricket Club, a rugged 5 mile course with about 1250 ft of climb across heather moorland where partial flagging and route choices demand navigation. Expect a classic fell challenge and great views.

Join the Glentress February Trail Races on 15 February 2026 for woodland singletrack, gravel and moorland routes from a new 5 km up to a testing 42 km. Fully marked courses and stunning views make this a must for trail runners of all levels..

Coastal trail running in Bamburgh on 21 February 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances on a linear course; the event counts toward the Endurancelife Season Leaderboard.

Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 invites runners and walkers to explore the scenic Yorkshire Dales on 12 or 25 mile routes from Cracoe Village Hall. This popular event is currently full with a waiting list, so sign up to be notified..