Trail Running calendar near Barnard Castle 2025-2026

Tackle scenic but rugged fell races around the Chevin in Otley with 9 km and 14 km options across rocky paths and grassy trails. Finishers enjoy a complimentary pint of Craven ale to toast their run.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Run the dramatic Cheviot Hills in this 11 mile fell race on 22 March 2026, tackling climbs up The Cheviot and Hedgehope for big views and serious ascent. Timed race with medals and marshals makes it a classic spring fell challenge.

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle wild Pennine terrain in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a rugged 15.4 mile course starting from Weavers Square through moorland, valleys and woods. Expect challenging climbs, navigation sections and dramatic views for a true fell running..

Tackle the Northern Traverse, a 300 km self supported ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three national parks and about 6,500 m of ascent. Run across mountains, valleys and moors over five days from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on Lakes Traverse 2026, a stunning 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees seafront to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect rugged fells, dramatic lakes and classic coast to coast scenery in a true endurance challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

The NAV4 Daffodil Run will take place in Pooley Bridge on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Run the Dales Traverse, a scenic 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond following Wainwrights coast to coast route through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged terrain, a self sufficiency ethos and minimal support for..

Moors Traverse follows Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, an 80 km route with about 1600 m of climb. Expect self sufficiency, friendly support points and a shoreline finish with a finisher medal.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.