Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Take on Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle for scenic forest gravel trails with routes from 5 km to 52 km. Weekend camping, staffed feed outposts and a plastic free ethos make it a true outdoor adv..

Run the Malham Trail Half for spectacular limestone scenery around Malham Cove and Tarn, a climb to Weets Top and a rewarding long descent. Enjoy feed stations and a post race pie and beer to celebrate your finish.

Take on the classic Grisedale Horseshoe on Sat 5 Sep 2026 around Ullswater, a demanding 16 km fell race with 1525 m of climb through dramatic Lake District scenery. Entries are limited and pre entry is required for this iconic community cha..

Take on the Blencathra Marathon in Caldbeck, Cumbria a rugged 26.4 mile fell and trail loop with nearly 6000 ft of ascent and five Wainwright summits. GPS tracked with checkpoints and hot drinks at the finish.

Join the classic Burnsall Fell Race in the Yorkshire Dales for a short but fierce hill test, with a steep climb to a cairn and a thrilling edge descent. Entry on the day for seniors is £5.

Take on the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, starting at New House Farm, Lorton. This punchy 4.2 km with 305 m of climb is open to runners 13 plus with on the day registration and free race entry; teams welc..

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

Take on a scenic 47 miles around Lake Windermere in THE LAP Ultra Anticlockwise, way marked with a 24 hour limit and five aid stations. Open to runners and walkers, the route rewards finishers with a locally sourced medal and meal.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In a Day, a scenic 100 km loop around Leeds through trails, villages and parks. The waymarked route with checkpoints and aid along the way makes for a rewarding ultrarunning challenge for adventurous runners.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Lilla’s Revenge is a 10 mile self navigated trail in the North York Moors on 13 Sep 2026, with sweeping moorland and coastal views and a bespoke finisher medal. Entries are limited to 50 and runners must carry mandatory kit.

Take on the Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026, a scenic challenge across open moorland and woods. Choose the full 26.2 mile route or the 14.8 mile half, enjoy feed stations and chip timing.

Take on the Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton on Sunday 13 September 2026, a punchy 3.5 mile route climbing about 230 m up to scenic Bradley moor. Friendly club atmosphere with junior races and affordable entry on the day.

Tackle classic Lake District mountain navigation in mid September with three tough courses from 15 km to 29 km and hefty climbs. Applicants are vetted for fell running experience and pre entry is required; pairs welcome on the short course.

Run across the West Pennine Moors from Darwen to three iconic towers in Three Towers Ultra, an unmarked trail where navigation matters. Choose 39 or 55 miles with staffed checkpoints, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks with 70 km or 100 km trail options around Hawes on Sept 19 to 20 2026, supported by Ranger teams and roadside aid with evening rest at HQ. Entries are limited to 120 and finishers get medal..

Tackle a scenic 50 km trail from Hawes that climbs Pen y Ghent and returns along limestone trails. Limited field, rugged terrain and warm race support make this a classic Yorkshire Dales ultra.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.