Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on the Ranger Ultras 137 km trail across the Pennine Bridleway from Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with dramatic scenery and a 50 hour cutoff. Limited to 20 places with checkpoint support, hot meals and multiday facilities.

Goathland V Trig Ultra on 18 April 2026 is a scenic 37 mile self guided challenge across the North York Moors visiting five triangulation pillars. Solo or pair entries are limited to 65, with finishers treated to a hot meal and memento.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series on 18 April 2026. The Burnsall start and finish offers marshalled country routes, post race food and a beer and prizes for age groups.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Enjoy a relaxed run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for runners, joggers and walkers. Finish with a quirky jumble medal, hot food and your choice of beer or soft drink..

Tackle a scenic 12K trail challenge around Burnsall Village on the opening leg of the Due North series. Enjoy a fully waymarked riverside and countryside route with generous post race rewards and a lively village atmosphere at the finish.

Tackle the scenic but rugged Blackstone Edge Fell Race, a 5.6 km test with 366 m of climb over Pennine Way and a Roman road to the trig point. Expect boggy tussocks and classic northern moorland underfoot.

Tackle the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 on 18 April 2026, a tough Lake District mountain challenge with a 40 mile route and 27 mile option covering iconic summits like Helvellyn. Limited to 100 starters for an intimate high country experience.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Tackle the stunning slopes of the Newlands Memorial Race in the Lake District, 18.5 km with 1100 m of climb from Newlands Adventure Centre. Pre entry only for adults 18 and over, and a popular counter in the Lakes Grand Prix.

Tempting at Tempsey at Temple Newsam House on 19 April 2026 invites runners to scenic, undulating trails through parkland, gardens and woodland. Pick a distance from 6.7 miles to marathon, enjoy signposted routes and feed stations and bring..

Take on the Swainby Sweep on 19 April 2026 in the North York Moors, choosing 7 or 16 mile circular trail routes that pass reservoirs, moors and forest tracks. Marked courses, checkpoints and goodie bags make this a scenic and rewarding day..

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Run the Calderdale Way from Heptonstall across moorland, woodland and valleys with 30, 50 or 100 miles to choose from. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking, baggage drop and a finisher medal on this scenic off road ultra.

Run a 50 km circular route along the Wold Rangers Way through sweeping dry valleys and charming villages. Live GPS tracking, vegan and gluten free checkpoints, eco medals or tree planting, camping and finish line cake and coffee.