Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

The Phoenix Blaze is a flexible, timed running event along the flat River Mersey towpath. Run from one 5.3km lap to an ultra marathon within the 7-hour limit. It's part of a summer series with a charity donation for every entry.

Join experienced mountain guides for an 11 mile guided reconnaissance of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section. Learn essential navigation skills and event strategy while covering 6000 feet of ascent in the Lake District.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire landscapes that inspired The Lord of the Rings. This 11.1 km trail run features historic bridges, woodland paths, and the stunning scenery of the Ribble Valley.

Experience a 30 mile trail journey from Whitby to Pickering passing through eight railway stations. This partially self navigational route offers 3322 feet of elevation along iconic steam train lines and scenic moorland landscapes.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Experience a pure vertical challenge with this 6km uphill race in Patterdale. Tackle a steep 850m ascent to the summit of Helvellyn via the iconic Swirral Edge in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

Experience skyrunning in a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this 29 km mountain race featuring 2050 meters of ascent. The course offers technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern fells of the Lake District.

Explore Manchester from a new perspective on a trail run that transitions from the city centre to canals and green spaces. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra route, both finishing back in the historic Castlefield area. The fully ma..

Experience a beautiful 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This semi technical route offers 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a seed bomb medal for all finishers.

Experience an out and back trail run through the heart of Hebden Bridge passing the iconic Stoodley Pike. This metric marathon features an uphill start followed by flat trails and a scenic descent to the finish.

Experience a unique trail race up and over the famous Northumberlandia land form and through surrounding forest tracks. This event includes a 10k trail run, a kids fun run, and a vibrant event village with on site facilities.

Experience a historic category AM fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. This 11 km route climbs 600 m to the summit of Ingleborough and back as part of the annual Ingleton Gala day.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through the Yorkshire Dales including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This event for experienced runners and walkers features 5,500 feet of climbing and full checkpoint support.