Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

A 3.5 mile fell race near Clitheroe with 1247 ft of ascent, on the partially marked Mearley Clough route. Entry on the day includes a pasta supper and prize vouchers, and under 18s need parental consent.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A single-loop 10.5 km trail at Rudding Park, Harrogate, over mixed and hilly terrain with technical sections and a final climb. The race supports Mind in Harrogate and includes a post-race goody bag, food and on-site entertainment.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

A 200 mile single stage ultramarathon across the Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland Way with 60 hours to finish, compulsory motorised support, limited to 50 solo runners and entry fees from about £250.

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

Backyard ultra at Hunters Greave, Leeds where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. Silver event status offers qualification toward the gold world team championship.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra through the South Pennines that links the four Panopticons art installations, starting in Blackburn and finishing in Trawden. The route uses established trails and includes navigation, ascent and rural s..

A 110 mile single stage trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, starting in Filey and finishing in Helmsley with a 36 hour time limit; solo and relay entries were offered for the 2026 edition.

Weekend 9 is a waymarked 25 km trail event in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded, runner and walker categories, staffed checkpoints and a downloadable GPX file for navigation.

A traditional fell race of 6.74 miles (10.8 km) with 412 m ascent around Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring navigation, three checkpoints and a 2h15 time limit under FRA rules; junior races and a country fair accompany the even..

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a 6 mile senior race, a 6 km U18 race and junior races from U10 to U18, chip timed with age grading under FRA rules and prizes for top and age category finishers.

A well marked *10km* trail race from Nidderdale Showground through woodland and moor with on-site catering, toilets and local parking; proceeds are shared between the MND Association and Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

MacTuffX Blackburn at Witton Park blends ten functional Xercises with repeated running in solo, doubles or relay formats. Multiple distance options and a LITE weight division are offered for adults aged 18 and above.

A weekend multisport event in Aireville Park with pool-based triathlon swims, countryside bike sportives, junior and senior series races, a relay option, coaching membership and event merchandise.