Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

Ilkley Skyline is a classic fell-running challenge on the moors around Ilkley, hosted by Great Owl Running. The event offers two distances: 22 miles (35 km) with about 3,000 ft (910 m) of ascent. The loop starts and finishes outside The Her..

Lambton Castle Trail Runs : 16 August 2026 The event takes place at Lambton Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4PW, on 16 August 2026. The estate is privately owned and normally closed to the public. Distances offered: 5 miles -..

Tidal Trails : South Shields, 16 August 2026 Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running festival taking place in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event includes an event village with music, live entertainment, beach games, activities, an..

Event overview The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is scheduled for 16 August 2026. The event distance is 13.65 miles. It starts and finishes at Morland Village Hall (CA10 3AS), near Penrith. Entry requires registration with SiEntries. Entries o..

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping..

Take on the high moors around Otley on 29 August 2026 with four challenging trail distances from 13 to 50 miles, big climbs and ITRA UTMB points on offer. A small field and wild views make this a bold, scenic test for experienced runners.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximate..

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Join a scenic 10k through Malham Cove and Tarn, featuring a climb to Weets Top and a thrilling descent. Finish with a hearty post race meal, a beer and event goodies.

The The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel Trail Running Event will take place in Hexham on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Tackle a scenic half marathon from Malham Show Field through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top before a rewarding descent with sweeping views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy with post race food and a beer.

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Event overview The Blencathra Marathon is a fell and trail marathon held on Sunday 6 September 2026. The route is approximately 26.4 miles with 5875 ft of ascent and is described as taking place on mountain terrain. The event starts and fin..

Run or walk THE LAP, a fully waymarked 47 mile trail circumnavigation of Lake Windermere with a generous 24 hour limit. Expect varied tracks, on course aid stations and a warm finishers meal and medal to celebrate the moment.

Leeds Country Way In A Day 100km : event overview Organised by Great Owl Running, the event is a full circumnavigation of the city of Leeds along the Leeds Country Way footpaths. The route is approximately 100 km / 62 miles and stays within..

Tackle the wild moorland of Bronte Country and the Aire Valley with the Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon or Half, featuring challenging climbs and waymarked trails. Volunteer run with chip timing and a friendly, charitable atmosphere.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.