Trail Running calendar near Alston 2026-2027

Join this summer pop up run in Kirkstall with 5 km and 10 km options along the canal. Enjoy hot food, a jumble medal, and a drink at the finish with the flexibility to pay on the day.

A midweek 8 km fell race through the scenery of Scorton and Nicky Nook. Navigate 310 meters of elevation before enjoying a post race soup and roll at the local café.

A BM-category fell race in Ilkley on 7 May 2026, covering 11.2 km with 335 m of climb. On-the-day entry is available for £5 and the race holds UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

Trail trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 include 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour time limit. Entry fees include a £2 donation to the reserve and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

Experience a timed canicross event in the scenic Dodd Wood with 5 km and 8 km course options. Run with up to two dogs or solo on a fully marked trail route overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake.

Cottam Canter on 9 May 2026 is based at the UCLAN Sports Arena and uses a 5K loop along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. Distances from 5K to ultra are offered, with an ultra time limit of six hours.

Test your navigation and endurance on this 14 mile fell race from Downham. Discover the rugged cloughs and moorland of Pendle Hill with 4100 feet of climbing and technical terrain.

Experience a classic 14.5 km fell race starting and finishing at Rydal Hall in Ambleside. This clockwise horseshoe route features over 900 meters of elevation across the scenic Lakeland fells.

The Lap is a fully signposted 72 km ultra marathon circumnavigating Lake Windermere. With generous support, a 24-hour time limit, and stunning Lake District trails, it's designed to be an accessible introduction to the ultra distance.

Experience a self navigated trail event at Sutton Bank with distances of 8, 17, and 28 miles. Navigate the North York Moors in this circular race series starting from the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre.

Join the final event of the Lakeland Paws season at Whinlatter featuring 5 km and 8 km trail routes. This dog friendly forest race offers individual starts and a summit climb to Seat How with no cut off times.

Avenham Amble in Preston offers 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on hard park paths around Avenham and Miller Park. Entries include refreshments and a bespoke medal; the ultra is limited to laps within a six hour time limit.

A fell running event in the North York Moors on 10 May 2026 covering 18.2 km with 950 m of ascent. Entry is on the day for cash only and teams of three are allowed.

Experience the scenic landscape of Lancashire with 10k and 15k trail routes starting from the village of Scorton. Runners will follow marked tracks and fields reaching the summit of Nicky Nook for panoramic views.

Test your strategy at this unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where you choose your own start time. Face the clock in a race where the person who starts the latest and finishes before the cutoff wins.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Experience a lapped trail run or walk through the exclusive parkland and gardens of Constable Burton Hall with distances for different ages and a post race hot dog included.

Join this informal summer trail run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley. Runners of all levels can enjoy a 5k or 10k route followed by hot food and drinks at the local pub.