Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

Discover the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire Dales with Maverick Race on 3 October 2026 in Richmond. Choose a short 5k or an epic 50k trail and soak up stunning scenery and festival style community vibes.

Challenge yourself in the Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay, an eight person fell running relay across the Lake District fells. Teams tackle rugged climbs, steep descents and navigation on demanding terrain in an early October classic.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Challenging fell race at Wasdale Head that climbs to the summit of Kirk Fell with steep ascent and descent to test your legs. A BOFRA counter with separate junior and senior routes and compulsory waterproof kit for older runners.

Run a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green in Hexham, with trail and riverside views. Enjoy chip timing, a medal and event T shirt plus shuttle options to the start.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with opti..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) will take place in Grassington on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 25 kilometers.

Rip n Run XL returns to Hebden Bridge on 17 to 18 October 2026 with 40 mile and 80 mile loop options through scenic Pennine hills. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, hot food at HQ and indoor shelter on later legs for a proper ultrarunning challeng..

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough on 17 October 2026 for scenic trail 10K and half marathon routes. A relaxed event for runners, joggers and walkers with a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Explore the Nidderdale Way at the Punk Panther trail ultramarathon on 24 October 2026, with routes up to 55 miles through Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. UTMB qualifying and ITRA points add competitive appeal.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall for scenic canal runs on the Leeds Liverpool Canal with 5K, 10K or half marathon options on weekend mornings. Open to all abilities, finishers receive a medal, hot food and a drink.

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a Punk Panther Ultra Marathons event in West Yorkshire, offering three trail distances: 13 miles (half marathon), 20 miles, and 35 miles (ultramarathon). The route hugs the hills around Otley, Ilkley and G..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, known as the Snow Globe Gallop, is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mi..

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a winter ultramarathon and trail challenge in Otley, West Yorkshire. Runners can choose from 12, 19, or 32 miles, with climbs of about 1,700, 2,200, and 3,400 feet respectively. The route is a mystery that..

Spend a weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale running the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks round trip of 24 miles with big climbs, guided by a qualified coach. Bunkhouse stays, coaching, photos and a friendly social pace for fit trail runners.

Take on the inaugural 13 day MTC ALBION, a 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Lands End with dramatic landscapes and just 20 places. Daily cut offs and GPS tracking ensure safety while finishers collect daily and overall medals.

MTC Boggart is a bold single day 38 mile ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, opening the MTC ALBION end to end challenge. With just 40 spots and rugged scenery this first edition promises a memorable run and a proud finisher medal.

Tackle the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a single day ultra of about 38 miles from Lancaster to Wigan as Day 3 of the ALBION end to end challenge. Limited to 40 spots with real time tracking and SOS support for a bold running challenge.