Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Run the Calderdale Way Ultra from Heptonstall through sweeping moorland, woodland and old packhorse ways. Pick 30, 50 or 100 miles for a tough off road challenge with vegan friendly aid stations and great post race food.

Run a scenic 50 km circular route through the Yorkshire Wolds on Saturday 25 April 2026, starting and finishing at Field House Farm. Enjoy strong support, camping options and charity linked entry with a waiting list.

Beyond Newcastle on 25 April 2026 starts and finishes at the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside and offers two waymarked routes, a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail. Riverside paths, woodland trails, feed stations and full race support promise..

The Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales is a classic 24 mile fell run over Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, offering raw mountain scenery and relentless terrain. Entries are limited and the main race often fills fast.

Take on the legendary Fellsman across the Yorkshire Dales, a rugged 60 plus miles point to point with 11,000 feet of climb and staffed checkpoints for support. A shorter Fellsman Dart covers 30 plus miles with the same navigation challenge..

Run through Cold War history and sweeping Lake District and Hadrian's Wall views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on 25 April 2026. Choose a 14 mile or 11 km route and support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Join the Run for Wildlife Spring 10K at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a scenic single loop around the grounds, supporting the Wildlife Foundation. Open to walkers, joggers and runners, this family friendly event blends wildlife and fitness.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Run through the dramatic Gibside estate near Rowlands Gill with 5 km and 10 km routes winding past woodland, a Neo classical chapel and plenty of wildlife. Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and Wild Deer merch.

Join Piglove By The River for 5km and 10km runs from a riverside beer garden in Leeds, featuring scenic, mostly flat trails perfect for fast times or a fun social run. All finishers receive a Piglove Brewery drink and optional tees or medal..

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultramarathon through the stunning limestone scenery of Malham and the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026. Expect big climbs, iconic peaks and well stocked checkpoints on this tough but beautifully scenic UKA permitted rac..

Take on the CBTE Esk Valley Epic, a 36 mile tracked ultra around the scenic Esk Valley from Glaisdale. Tackle big climbs, enjoy checkpoint support and earn a finishers medal and shirt to celebrate this classic northern challenge.

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic canal towpath in Methley on 5 May 2026. Community race raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with age category prizes.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Brockholes Bimble on 8 May 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon or ultra on scenic trails around lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. Limited to 100 entrants, the friendly event includes snacks, a bespoke finisher medal and £2 from each entry..

Take on THE LAP, a fully waymarked 47 mile 75K trail ultra circling Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Enjoy scenic low level Lakes running, stocked aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Join the Lakeland Paws finale at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a dog friendly trail run through beautiful woodland. Choose 5K or 8K loops with chip timing and harnesses available to borrow.

Take on the Marsden Moors Marathon on 9 May 2026 with scenic circular routes of 26, 23 or 18 miles around the Colne Valley. Enjoy moorland trails, reservoir and canal views, checkpoints and a warm finish meal for a memorable challenge.

The Cottam Canter on Saturday 9 May 2026 at UCLAN Sports Arena in Preston offers 5K through ultra distances on a scenic 5K canal and park loop, perfect for loop lovers and ultra runners. Field limited to 100 so enter early.