Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. The course follows part of the iconic Lykewake long-distance footpath, visiting historic sites such as Lilla Howe, home to the oldest cross on the Moors, and Louven Howe, a Neolithic/..

The Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon trail event set in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course is an easy-to-navigate, undulating but non-technical route covering 13.1 miles with 1,200 feet of el..

Born 2B Wild III is a popular trail running event held at Hamsterley Forest, offering an approximately 5k course through natural terrain featuring mud, hills, obstacles, and trails. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the race welcomes runners of all abilities and their dogs, with canine particip..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main race covers 54km, starting near Bamburgh Castle and passing historic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing a..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held in the Eden Valley, starting and finishing at Morland Village Hall near Penrith, UK. The course is predominantly off-road, featuring mixed terrain with 3,000 feet of elevation gain. It runs alongside the Pennines to the east and the Howgills..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through industrial areas, country parks, and riverside meadows. The event emphasizes personal challen..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The course is most..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road with race headquarters at The Black Horse pub. Covering 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, the course features tough climbs including the infamous Chevin Steps, Surprise View, D..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The scenic route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—passing through iconic landmarks, woodlands, and open meadows. The event emphasizes cama..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging 55-mile ultramarathon held in the North York Moors, running from Guisborough to Helmsley. The course traverses the Cleveland Hills and follows 95% of the Cleveland Way National Trail, featuring over 2700 meters of ascent. Participants face potentially harsh, winter-..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The circular course loops around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring a mix of lakeshore trails, rocky paths, grassy tracks, and woodland sin..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers runners scenic ultra-distance races along the Rochdale Canal through Yorkshire and Lancashire's historic industrial towns. The event features flat, fast courses with minimal elevation and no navigati..

The Pendulum is a challenging fell running event held in Langleeford, at the base of the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, UK. The race covers an 11-mile course that requires participants to conquer two major peaks, Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, with a total ascent of 3,689 feet. The course is well..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race held in northern England. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the route follows Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast path, crossing three National Parks and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The course f..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra running event across the Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the course traverses scenic and rugged terrain including Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grised..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, offer a popular annual trail running event over two days in March 2026. The event features a 10km and a 5km trail run, with the 10km route acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the UK, passing..