Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

Bilberry Fields Winter is a friendly Category AS fell race on 29 December 2025 near Todmorden, featuring a well marked 7.4 km course with 371 m of climb that suits beginners. Race HQ is the Hare and Hounds pub where refreshments and prize g..

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill, a 6.7 mile moorland challenge over muddy trails to a trig point summit. Pre entry only and entry includes a bottle of Daleside beer and post race refresh..

Start the new year with The Irregulars at Leggers Inn for the 19th Hangover Hike, a pub start walk or run with 10, 17 or 21 mile routes and checkpoints with tea and snacks. Routes can be shortened or lengthened on the day and all are welcom..

Kick off the year with the Clowbridge 5k on New Year's Day, a friendly two lap trail around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Organised by Run JMC, this mostly flat, marshalled race supports local causes and offers prizes.

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Celebrate New Year with the classic Captain Cooks Fell Race in Great Ayton on 1 January 2026. A challenging lap to Captain Cook's Monument across steep muddy trails and forest, organised by volunteers with proceeds to charity.

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Tackle the Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect coastal views, rewarding climbs and friendly checkpoints on a limited entry event.

Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race from Robin Hood's Bay along dramatic cliff top sections of the Cleveland Way, covering about 30 to 32 miles with roughly 3400 ft of ascent. Entries were limited and this edition is now full.

Support St Teresa's Hospice at the Deepdale Dash, a scenic 5 mile trail through the River Tees, Pecknell Woods and Deepdale Nature Reserve. Expect muddy, technical terrain and a warm finish with refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under Kielder Forest skies on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with flowing bike trails and 447 m ascent. Enjoy a social vibe, prizes on the night and Shadowlands series points.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 with NAV4 on 3 Jan 2026, a scenic 20+ mile recce from Buckden toward Mallerstang with minibus support and iconic ridge views. Places are limited to 12 so book early.

Challenge yourself on the Brampton Trail Run: a scenic, undulating 7 kilometre off road route in Cumbria on 4 January 2026. Expect muddy trails, a finisher medal, and a friendly event village with coffee and photos.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South on 4 January 2026, a scenic off road 5K and 10K through south Whinlatter Forest. Bring your dog or go solo on runnable forest roads and trails with chip timed results.

Run a scenic 12 kilometre coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track at Churchill Playing Fields. Undulating clifftops, coastal paths and muddy woodland deliver an adventurous route with brilliant..

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Celebrate the new year with a fun map based score event at Hardwick Park hosted by CLOK on Sunday 4 January. Choose 60, 45 or 30 minute courses for a timed navigation challenge suitable for all levels.