Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, following Hadrian's Wall and riverside paths. The 2026 event includes a walkers day and a runners day and supports a local charity..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Withins Skyline is a 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park with about 820 ft of ascent. The senior race is part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing while junior races feature goody bags and fancy dress prizes.

A canicross event at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering short and long route options for runners with dogs, marked trails, marshals, parking, a café and toilets.

Join this flexible lapped event at Burrs Country Park featuring trail and riverside paths. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon within seven hours while supporting The Sunnywood Project.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham with fully signed laps and flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal, goody bag and distance pins, with aid stations and vegan options on course.

A self navigated 50k route from Grassington across the Yorkshire Dales with 1260 m ascent, GPX navigation, aid stations and live tracking. Map reading and fell experience are required.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Part of the 2026 Yorkshire Weekend Saunter series in Brighouse, this event offers 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on scenic courses, with a jumble medal, hot food, drink options and flexible entry.

The 2026 UKA British Fell and Hill Relays are the national fell and hill running relay championships held at Todmorden Cricket Club and hosted by Todmorden Harriers Running Club, using a four leg relay format.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

Two trail races at Danby Lodge on 18 October 2026, offering 10 km and 5 km loops with a 150 runner limit. Entries close 1 October or when full and fees differ for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

A multi-distance trail event on the Nidderdale Way that visits Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks, with supplied trackers, checkpoint support, a mandatory kit list and options from 13 to 55 mile distances.

Trail races in Ravenscar set entirely within the North York Moors National Park. Options include 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland and grassland with fully marked courses and electronic timing.