Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

Test your mountain skills with a category A fell race through the peaks of the Duddon Valley. Choose between 18 or 10 mile routes featuring significant climbs and technical navigation in a classic Lake District setting.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A two-day running festival in the Lake District featuring waymarked Grasmere Gallop trail races and the navigational OMM Lite Trail Quest. Events include distances from 5.7km to a marathon, plus a Nordic walk and free kids' races. The festi..

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Experience the Yorkshire Dales on foot with the Settle Saunter, featuring 10k, half marathon, and 23 mile routes. This community organized event welcomes both runners and walkers to explore picturesque fells and rural villages.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A trail event around Ullswater with three distances: 33.5-mile Ultra with extra loops, a 21.5-mile full lap, and a 10-mile finish from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Registration is at Jenkins Field with compulsory kit and age limits.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic Aire and Calder Navigation canal towpath in Leeds. Join this long standing race series managed by Rothwell Harriers to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Take on the Hebden Bridge fell race on Tue 2 Jun 2026 in the South West Pennines, a flagged 10.4 km course with about 350 m of climb that rewards bold climbing and fast descents. Day entry and prizegiving at The Albert make for a friendly,..

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Choose between a 5k or 10k course starting from Bingley's 5 Rise Locks. The gentle route includes scenic canal paths, creating a relaxed running atmosphere. Friendly organization and finish line treats await participants aged 16 and over.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Test your endurance with a 2.4 km vertical race featuring 650 m of ascent up the iconic Harrison Stickle. Enjoy a marked uphill course in a UNESCO World Heritage Site followed by live music in the Lake District.

Run a 10k trail through scenic chalk valleys and woodland paths, finishing on the lawns of Sledmere House. The evening event also features a shorter trail race and a kids' fun run. Chip timing and a finisher's medal are provided.

This 38 km point-to-point sky race in the Lake District features 2800 m of ascent over technical, single-track trails. It summits England's highest mountain and is designed for experienced mountain runners. The event includes full support,..

Trail races from Station Top, Otley on public footpaths with 51 km, 25 km and 16 km options plus a 50 km relay; mandatory kit, mapped routes, manned checkpoints and limited facilities at race HQ.

Experience a technical 21km trail run through the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 850m of ascent and stunning valley views.