Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a 35-mile ultra-distance running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The undulating circular course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing varied terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland..

The Drop - Manchester is an exhilarating and challenging race that tests participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The event begins with participants boarding a bus to an undisclosed drop-off location, where th..

Calverley Chaos is a unique trail race organized by Great Owl Running, taking place on the Calverley Millennium Way. This 12km (7.5 miles) event features a distinctive format where participants will run in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions on a single loop course. The route is fully marke..

The Round Rotherham Run - Solo is an 80 km (50 miles) international trail running event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club in South Yorkshire, UK. The undulating course features approximately 800 meters of climb through rural areas designated as the South Yorkshire Forest. Starting a..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

The Yorkshire Coast Trail Series offers two scenic trail races along the East Yorkshire coast, both starting and finishing at Bridlington sea-front (Beaconsfield Prom). The 10km race passes through Sewerby and Danes Dyke before returning to Bridlington, while the 22km race extends further to include..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held in Malham, starting near the Lister Arms. The relay features mixed teams formed on the day, welcoming participants of all ages. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, begi..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Langdale Valley, Lake District. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sectio..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Pathfinder, organized by Let's Run Adventures, is a self-navigated challenge run or walk held in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors, starting from Commondale Village Hall. Participants can choose between 15 or 25-mile circular routes that traverse old drover tracks, moorland paths, and some roads...

The Castle C’alf is a challenging fell race held near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale, starting from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley. Covering approximately 12 km (7 miles) with 490 meters (1600 feet) of ascent, the course features the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, including a scenic r..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Withins Skyline is a challenging fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course covers 6.2 miles with an 820-foot ascent, starting at the cricket pitch near Penistone Hill and looping through notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Wi..

Runner Retreats Lake District October 2025 offers a luxury running retreat in the stunning natural setting of the Lake District, based at the Glaramara Hotel in Seatoller, Keswick. Designed for runners of all abilities, the retreat features guided runs ranging from 10 to 25 km (6.2 to 15.6 miles) on..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a challenging trail running event held in Skipton, UK, on October 18, 2025. Starting from Skipton Auction Mart, the race explores the stunning Yorkshire Dales, passing through scenic locations such as Gargrave, Malham, Malham Tarn, Arncliffe, Starbotton, Kettlewell,..

The Chopwell Moon Runner 10k is a unique night-time head torch trail race held in Chopwell Woodland Park near Gateshead. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, the 10k course features well-marked footpaths, forest trails, and bridleways, offering a mix of hard-packed gravel, twisting dirt tracks, and occas..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing in Grassington. It offers multiple distances: 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 100K relay option. The course features stunning landscapes including Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in Shotley Bridge near Consett, County Durham, offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic circular 53km route passes four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and Derwent—traversing moorlands, woodlands, and f..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 7.8 km (4.8 miles) event with a climb of 675 meters (2215 feet) held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Part of the traditional Borrowdale Shepherds Meet show, the race features a steep, rocky ascent to t..

The Signpost Challenge Hike, organized by South Manchester LDWA, is a scenic and hilly hiking event based in Marple, near Stockport. Participants can choose between two routes: a 24-mile course with 4,300ft of ascent or an 18-mile course with 3,000ft of ascent, both to be completed within 10 hours...