Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

A 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on the waymarked LCW footpaths, mostly trail with some road. Nine supported checkpoints, drop bag points and mandatory navigation via GPX; finishers receive a wooden medal.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent AL-category fell race around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at the Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. The route visits Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw, Knott and High Pike and requires physical map navigatio..

Experience a 17 km fell race through the scenic fells of Upper Teesdale. This out and back course features 560 meters of climbing across open terrain and river views starting from the quiet hamlet of Holwick.

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 10 mile trail race across the North York Moors visiting ancient sites including Lilla Howe and Louven Howe. The moorland route offers wide coastal views, self-navigation with some marking, a three hour limit and mandatory safety kit.

An off-road full marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon held each September, both with substantial ascent, mandatory FRA kit and stocked feed stations; entries often sell out and chip timing is used with live updates.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A traditional Lake District mountain trial at Seathwaite Farm on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Competitors choose Classic, Medium or Short courses and are vetted for experience with specific age and fee rules.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

A chip-timed 6.0 miles (9.7 km) trail race in Colne Valley with about 990 ft of ascent, fully marshalled and waymarked, finishing at Zapato Brewery with prizes and age categories.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir run over two laps on a largely flat route with about 25 m of elevation. Part of a three-race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026, open to ages 11 and over.

A timed multi-distance event on a flat 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park with a classic-medal Lucky Dip and proceeds supporting Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Research.

A trail ultra from Hawes across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a main route of 70 km and 2185 m ascent and an optional 30 km extension to 100 km. Support, food stops, GPX files and indoor resting are provided; entries limited to 100.

A 50 km trail ultra around Pen-y-Ghent with 1280 m ascent, supported water and food stops, navigation notes and GPX provided, and compulsory mountain safety kit required.

Heights Ultra Trail is a community charity festival in Huddersfield on 19 September 2026 offering 50 mile, 50 km, 27 km and 10 km races across Yorkshire moorland and reservoirs. Routes are waymarked and checkpoints provide food and drinks.

A flat, chip timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds with distances from 5K to Ultra Marathon. Routes follow the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with marshals, feed stations every three miles and bespoke medals for finishers.