Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

Tackle a remote and rugged 120 miles across the highest summits of the North York Moors, tracing ancient tracks, burial mounds and dramatic ridge lines. Limited to 70 starters, this supported ultra offers trackers, drop bags and a truly epi..

DalesRunner 30 is a fully marked 30 km circular trail from Usha Gap Campsite, Muker, climbing to the Tan Hill Inn across remote moorland. Rugged paths, Swaledale flower meadows and stocked aid stations with vegan and gluten free options.

Join Swinner Swagger on 4 July 2026 at Usha Gap Campsite for a scenic 16 kilometres loop through Hartlakes, Keld and along the River Swale. Expect rugged trails, fully stocked aid stations and a hot finisher meal to celebrate your run.

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge takes place in Masham, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. It offers a six‑hour option—running as many laps as you can within the window—and a three‑hour option. The marshalled, signed course blends t..

Run a scenic 10 km trail around Wheelbirks Parlour in Stocksfield, with forest tracks, river crossings and challenging climbs. Finishers get an eco medal and wild flower seeds and can cool down with ice cream at the parlour.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Run 50K from Whitby to Pickering visiting eight railway stations along scenic, rugged trails with mud, rocks and uneven ground. Partially self navigational and fully tracked in 2026, the event welcomes quick walkers with a 13 hour cutoff.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Tackle the iconic Helvellyn circuit in the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain challenge with 3700 m of ascent across Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoints, GPS tracking and hearty vegan soup at the finish..

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Epic 28 km skyrace on Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent over knife edge ridgelines, graded scrambles and loose scree slopes. Entry is limited and vetted, so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Run Isaac's Tea Trail Ultra Backwards, a 37 miles loop in the wild North Pennines with about 4800 ft of climb and a 12 hour time limit. Mostly self navigating, the route has checkpoints, event tracking and a finisher mug.

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour on 1 August 2026, running beneath the iconic abbey ruins. Expect rolling moorland, waymarked trails and full tracking for a classic North York Moors test.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Take on the Devil Half Marathon, a 13.1 miles trail through the Derwent Valley with 1666 ft of ascent. Finish with photography, music and a finisher T shirt plus cash prizes for top finishers.