Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

The Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs, held at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland Coast, is a popular annual event that offers both a 10km run and a half marathon. Participants can enjoy a scenic course that includes paths, trails, and beach running, making it suitable for all levels of run..

The St Aidan's Winter Beast is a challenging trail race taking place in Swillington, Leeds, covering a distance of 6.66 miles. Participants can expect a hilly course featuring genuine climbs, off-path sections, and the notorious 'sluice crossing.' The event promises stunning views from the top of th..

That's Lyth is a scenic running and walking event taking place from the Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal, Cumbria. Participants will traverse a picturesque 23-mile route that includes notable landmarks such as Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar, and Scout Scar, with a total ascent of 3,200 feet. The e..

The Run Northumberland Kirkharle Shepherds Trail 10k is a scenic trail running event scheduled for January 26, 2025, in the picturesque hamlet of Kirkharle, Northumberland. Participants will navigate an undulating, traffic-free course through the beautiful countryside, with chip timing ensuring accu..

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event set in East Lancashire, featuring a scenic 45-mile circular route along the Pendle Way, with an alternative 30-mile option. Participants can choose to walk or run, starting from Barley and traversing picturesque villages and moorlands. The even..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a unique 10-mile night trail run set in the picturesque Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, this event invites both novice and experienced runners to enjoy a thrilling experience under the stars while navigating the scenic yet challenging te..

The Wadsworth Trog “The Beast” is a challenging fell running event that serves as a classic season opener. Covering a distance of 19.3 miles (31 km) with an elevation gain of 3,642 feet (1,110 m), participants must possess strong navigational skills. The race requires mandatory kit checks, ensuring ..

The Rombalds Stride is a challenging 23-mile trail walk/run event organized by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, taking place in February 2025. The route starts and finishes in Guiseley, passing through scenic areas such as Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead, and Menston, while traversing Rombald..

Grim Leodis is a scenic 6.5-mile running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire. The course features a mix of canal towpaths, riverbanks, trails, and a short road section, providing participants with a diverse running experience. The route is we..

The Grizedale Trail 13 & 26 is a running event set in the scenic Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) and a full marathon (26 miles), with the half marathon covering the first segment of the marathon route. The courses feat..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn Trail Races is a challenging series of trail marathons held in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. Scheduled for February 2, 2025, the event features three race distances: a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 10k. Participants are required to..

The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Grizedale is a popular running event held at the Grizedale Visitor Centre in Cumbria, featuring both a marathon and a half marathon. The half marathon covers the first 13 miles of the marathon route, offering participants scenic views of Coniston and the surrounding areas a..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging 19-mile running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd, taking place on February 8, 2025. The course features an undulating route that is primarily runnable, starting from Milnthorpe Cricket Pavilion and passing through scenic locations such as Dalham Deer Park ..

NAV4 LAW75 is a challenging 75-mile running event scheduled for February 8-9, 2025, taking participants from Skipton to Appleby. The route primarily follows Lady Anne's Way, with sections on The Dales Way and Pennine Journey, showcasing the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. Par..

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic running event taking place around Harrogate and Knaresborough, featuring routes suitable for first-time participants. The event offers three distances: a half marathon, a 20-mile trail race, and a 34-mile ultramarathon, primarily on picturesque country p..

The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM is set to take place in 2025, organized by Wild Deer Events in collaboration with Events up North/Timing up North. This popular event, which had a break in 2024, will feature improved routes starting and finishing near Cockermouth Town Centre, showcasing the beau..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a competitive cross-country running event held annually from November to February, featuring seven races. Exclusively for fully paid-up members of 16 affiliated clubs, participants compete for individual and team awards across various age categories. The ra..

The Roundhay 50 will take place in Leeds from Saturday 15 February 2025 to Sunday 16 February 2025.

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10K head torch trail race set in the stunning Whinlatter Forest, England's only true mountain forest, on February 15, 2025. This unique night-time event offers participants a thrilling experience as they navigate a fully marked, hilly course through the woods, enhanci..

The Kong Winter Series - BB Kong is an exciting fell racing event that is part of the Kong Winter Fell Series. Set in Threlkeld Village Hall, this race features a challenging 5-mile route with a significant ascent of 2,500 feet, offering participants a mix of fast running and technical descents. Pri..