Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

The Barrow – Keswick Show Fell Race is a challenging 6.5km event with 425m of ascent, held annually at the Showfield in Braithwaite near Keswick in the English Lake District. The race features two steep climbs up Stile End and Barrow fells, with a flagged and mandatory route through fields and fell..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km trail races along the Trans Pennine Trail. The 5km course is flat and fast, running from Piglove Brewing Co’s beer garden to just before Thwaite Mills, while the 10km extends beyond with slightly mor..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) running event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a steep course with approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) of climb, the route includes a variety of terrain and numerous demanding ascents. Starting near the Hare & Hounds..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal near Wyther Lane. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants receive a jumble medal, a choice o..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. The race features a 10.5km loop around the reservoirs with 375ft of climb per lap. Participants start with four qualifying laps, after which elimination laps begin: the last runner to finish each..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. Starting and finishing at Blaydon Rugby Club in Swalwell, the 10-kilometer course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and only mild..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1,804 feet (550 meters), the event tests runners on a demanding course. Established in 1992, it has served as a championship race multiple ti..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run held in Alwoodley and Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the race takes participants through scenic woods and parkland including Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park. The course features notable l..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The RunThrough Trails Chopwell Woods event on August 31, 2025, offers 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile trail runs through the scenic Chopwell Woods near Newcastle, UK. The course features gravel paths and undulating woodland terrain, providing a refreshing natural setting ideal for both beginners and experience..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry is a challenging trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting at Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three distances: a full marathon (30 miles, 4,850 feet ascent), a half marathon (14.5 miles, 3,200 feet ascent), and a..

The Muker Show Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held near Muker, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen in the UK. The race covers approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 km) with a climb of 550 feet (170 meters). The course features a unique route that includes running down to..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir, off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with just 25 meters of elevation, consisting of two laps around the reservoir starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Open to..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is typically the final evening fell race of the season. It takes place in Whitworth, with the race headquarters at the Red Lion PH, The Square. The challenging 8 km (5 miles) course features a tough uphill start, followed by a rollerco..

The Malham 10K Trail Race, held at Malham Show Field in the UK, is the third event in the Due North Trail Trilogy. This scenic trail run takes participants through iconic landscapes including Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. The course features a challenging climb up to Weets Top, followed by a rewardin..

The RAMSDEN (50k) is an ultra trail running event held in Huddersfield, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School, Linthwaite. The circular 50-kilometer course features wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked routes and several checkpoints. The event welcomes ru..

The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

The Old Crown Round is a challenging category AL fell race held in the Northern Fells of the Lake District, starting and finishing in Hesket Newmarket village. Covering approximately 36 km (22.4 miles) with 2200 meters (7218 feet) of ascent, the course loops around prominent summits including Carroc..

The Heights Ultra Trail: The Wessenden (27k) is a scenic 27-kilometre trail run held in Colne Valley, West Yorkshire. The circular course features mixed terrain including country lanes, trails, and catchwater paths, offering an undulating but runnable route through the iconic Colne Valley. Starting..