Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Experience a fast and flat trail run around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. This mid week 5k event offers two laps on a well marshalled circular path off the Pennine Bridleway.

Experience the historic landscapes of Calderdale on a 50 or 30 mile off road journey through moorlands and woodland trails. Finish your ultra adventure in Heptonstall with hot food and a 17 hour time limit for the full loop.

Experience a 50 km circular ultra marathon through the dry valleys and picturesque villages of the Yorkshire Wolds with excellent support and eco friendly finisher awards.

Experience a supported running adventure starting from Newcastle city centre. Choose between a scenic 25 km trail run or a 55 km ultra marathon visiting the River Tyne and local woodlands.

Traverse the iconic peaks of Pen y ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside in this historic 24 mile fell race. Experience rugged terrain and breathtaking views in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile point-to-point ultra across the remote Yorkshire Dales, with over 4,200 feet of ascent. It features 13 checkpoints with full support and requires strong navigation skills. This challenging event is organized a..

Run through an active RAF station and past historic rocket launch platforms at this unique event supporting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k takes place in April. This 10k event is currently full, with entries closed.

Experience the local trails of the North East through a series of marked runs ranging from 5 km to half marathons. Join individual races in Washington, Durham, and along the coast or secure a season ticket for the full series.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

Experience a classic Category AM fell race starting from Torside Reservoir. Tackle a 12.9 km route up the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head featuring 452 meters of elevation and impressive views.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Experience a unique two lap fell race at the ancient Cockfield Fell monument. This event features a social sighting lap followed by a competitive race pace lap, making it ideal for those new to off-road running.

Join this 4.6 mile fell race in Penistone featuring a hilly route across fields and rough tracks. This marshalled event supports Macmillan Cancer Support and Woodhead Mountain Rescue while offering a classic fell running experience.

Experience the Orchan Rocks Fell Race in Todmorden, a well marked 5.4 km course with 280 m of ascent. This category AS race starts and finishes at a local pub with team prizes and post race refreshments available.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Explore the historic Gibside Estate on a midweek evening trail run. Choose between a 5 km or 10 km route through gardens, woodland, and countryside. The event is Canicross-friendly and all finishers receive a medal and refreshments.