Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

Explore the scenic North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with these technical trail races starting from Stanhope. Choose between a 7 mile or 15 mile route through moorlands and dales in County Durham.

Join this 26 mile loop through the North Pennines starting from Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, this event features electronic timing for both runners and walkers.

Follow the scenic Ripon Rowel route through historic Fountains Abbey and wooded valleys. This event offers trail and ultra distances ranging from 13 to 35 miles with full tracker support for the longest course.

Explore the Pennine valleys and moors of Calderdale with three circular routes starting from Sowerby Bridge. Open to walkers and runners, this historic event features scenic moorland tracks and steep valley climbs.

Traverse the scenic Yorkshire Wolds on a 30 or 50 mile journey from Driffield Showground. This supported event for runners and walkers includes checkpoints and a post race meal.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail run along the Cleveland Way and the cliffs of the North East coast. Starting in Skinningrove, this event features coastal views and is open to both runners and walkers.

The Lake District Running Festival offers 53k and 23k trail races through the iconic fells, starting and finishing in Keswick. Participants receive a themed medal, chip timing, photos, and a post-race meal. The event is fully marked and mar..

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Experience a classic fell race in the South and West Pennines covering 11.3 km with significant elevation gain. Starting in Wardle this event supports local rescue teams while offering a competitive course for club teams.

Tackle the infamous Coffin Trail climb at the Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead. Choose from a competitive 16k race, a more relaxed 16k challenge, or a scenic 10k run, all starting from Hawkshead Recreation Ground. Enjoy live music, prize ceremo..

A 26.5-mile trail marathon for runners and walkers on the trails of northern England. The event takes place in April 2026 as part of a broader series of trail running challenges.

Run the coastal trails from Redcar to Staithes in this 14.3-mile half marathon event. The route features cliffs, sand, and villages along the Cleveland Way with significant elevation. Walkers are welcome, and the generous 5-hour cut-off mak..

Trail races of 5km, 10km and a half marathon take place at Bramham Park on 12 April 2026, using woodland trails that pass estate buildings and statues. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A trail running event in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 offering three distances including a full marathon, half marathon and 10K. Entries require a compulsory kit list, a minimum age of 16, and include timing and a finisher's medal.

Experience a scenic 24 mile route through the heart of the Lake District with 4400ft of ascent. This event welcomes runners and walkers to navigate a course passing through Coniston and the Cumbria Way.

Join a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham to raise funds for dog rehoming charities. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a scenic trail course and earn a themed medal.

Join a 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham, where you choose your own distance while supporting dog rehoming charities. Enjoy a scenic trail course with full support, and earn a dog themed medal. All abilities and walkers are we..

A popular 10-mile trail run through the scenic Lancashire countryside near Rivington Village. This chip-timed spring event offers a varied route of woodlands and open moors, a finisher's medal, and prizes. It regularly sells out due to its..

A 10.71km fell race in Kilburn Wood with 390m of climb, part of the Winter Fell Race Series. Organized by Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers, it requires navigational skills and supports Herriot Hospice Homecare.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..