Trail Running calendar near Alston 2026-2027

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park on 24 March 2026 with Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Entrants are limited to 150 and every finisher receives a medal.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

A 300 km self supported ultra race across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three National Parks with about 6,500 m of ascent. Entries for the 2026 edition are full.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Trail runs in Grasmere, Lake District, offering 5 km and 10 km routes that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

An 11 km marked trail race near Reeth, North Yorkshire, featuring steep climbs, technical descents and mandatory waterproof kit, with GPX and map available, on-course aid and parking in a nearby field.

A community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full distance of 13 miles, sign posted route, two refreshment stations and post event tea and tray bake. Options allow shorter turns at support points for walkers and slower..

A fully marked, hilly trail race around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor featuring steep ascents, technical descents, stocked aid stations and mandatory kit checks. Distance is around 18 to 20 km and places are limited.

An orienteering based endurance event on the North York Moors open to runners and walkers. Participants follow a single route of around 20 to 24 miles, visit checkpoints in order, and receive drinks at some checkpoints plus a hot meal at th..

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

A club-run fell event from Barley Village Hall featuring a senior course of 4.5 miles and 1500 ft ascent and junior races for U10 to U18 on private farmland. Entries are available on the day and results are published online.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

A 55 km ultra on Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, mandatory kit checks, mapped GPX support and staffed aid stations.

An 80 km coast to coast ultra from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, routed along the North York Moors. The event combines waymarked trail sections, mapped GPX and staffed aid stations while enforcing mandatory kit and a self sufficiency et..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

A forest trail event on Sunday 29 March 2026 around Whinlatter Top with two route options, chip timing and marked courses. Dogs may run with suitable harnesses and borrowable kit is available.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..