Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A 24 hour, 51 mile linear route across the South Pennines that visits six Simon Armitage Stanza Stones linked to water, passes Haworth and Ilkley Moor, and includes live tracking, checkpoints, medical support, and finishers' provisions.

Dalby Forest Wild Winter Trail Runs on 29 November 2026 features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km through Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A trail 10 km loop through Marton Mere and past Blackpool Zoo on 29 November 2026, finishing in the grounds of the Village Hotel. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments are provided.

A team relay in Lee Mill Quarry where each of four runners completes a flagged 10.7k loop; the event in Rossendale requires a strict kit list, has a 120-team limit, and is described as a hard route that may be wintery.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland. The race is licensed and supported, requires prior ultra experience, and has a 24 hour time limit.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registrati..

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A timed, marked trail event at Whinlatter on 6 December 2026 with two routes - 8K to Seat How or a shorter 5K. Individual starts are used so dogs have space; on the Seat How route only one dog per runner is allowed and a harness is required..

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Winter trail event in Otley with 12, 19 and 32 mile options. Three checkpoints, supplied trackers for ultrarunners, compulsory kit list and finish medal and T shirt with vegan and gluten free food available.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter 21-mile circular walk or run over the Hebden Bridge moors, starting and finishing at Mytholmroyd Community Centre. The route is supported with checkpoints, tracking, hot food, facilities and a festive kit requirement.

Three loop walk and run event around Holmfirth from Brockholes Village Hall offering routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry places are limited and the event includes refreshments and a finish meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall Country Park on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail races, a family 3k Pyjama Express and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.