Trail Running calendar near Alston 2026-2027

Trail canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked routes and views across Bassenthwaite lake. Two options are offered: an 8K with 370 m ascent or a 5K with 210 m ascent; chip timed with GPX files available.

An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.

A marked, chip timed Whinlatter race with two route choices around Seat How including an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter option; dogs may run with harnesses provided.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

A 50 mile trail ultra from Malham across the Yorkshire Dales with 2593 m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The route includes Malham Cove and the Yorkshire three peaks and features five supported checkpoints and mandatory kit checks.

A fully tracked 36 mile trail ultramarathon around the Esk Valley Walk, starting and finishing in Glaisdale. The route has about 4487 ft of ascent, five marshaled checkpoints, a 14 hour cut-off, and options for a finisher medal and t-shirt..

Trail running at Staveley, Cumbria with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes on marked, marshalled trails, varied terrain and an event village offering music, food and merchandise.

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.

Trail races in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering a Half Marathon of 13.1 miles and a 10K of 6.2 miles across firm forest trails with panoramic Lake District views. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and on site parking.

An evening trail event at Gibside National Trust across wooded and garden landscape with 5km and 10km options, live chip timing, Canicross welcome, finishers' medal and onsite parking.

Evening pop up runs at Rodley with 5k and 10k options, finishers receive a jumble medal and a soft drink. Entry fees are listed from £12 to £17 and payment on the day is accepted.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on marked paths with refreshments, a bespoke medal and medical cover.

A 47 miles (75K) fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a bag drop at Troutbeck. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and complete the route within 24 hours.

PFW Running Cottam Canter on 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN sports arena features looped 5K, 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses along the Lancaster canal towpath and through Haslam Park. The event includes refreshments, a bespoke medal and medi..

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race will take place in Downham on Saturday 8 May 2027. You can run 23 kilometers.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A multi-distance running event on 9 May 2027 through Avenham Park and nearby green spaces in Preston. Routes use hard park paths with marked laps, on-course refreshments, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

An evening pop-up run in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k options, on-site medals and a soft drink; payment is available on the day or online and the event is TRA licensed under UKA rules.

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger will take place in Studley Roger on Saturday 15 May 2027.