Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering stunning views of the North Yorkshire Moors..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, showcasing the South Pennines' scenic trails. The point-to-point course features 4,700 feet of climbing and passes four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts. Starting at Corpora..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails,..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a challenging trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. The courses offer stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater, Keswick, and Skiddaw. Runners tackle firm trail paths with signif..

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging skyrunning event held in the Central Lake District, England. Covering 40km with 2800m of ascent, the race features technical, single-track trails throughout its point-to-point course. Participants traverse iconic Lakeland fells, valleys, and summit England’s hig..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests both physical and mental endurance across a loop of the largest hills in the border region, an are..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km) or possi..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Whitby Leisure Centre and finishing in Pickering. The course features 3,322 feet of elevation and passes alongside eight railway stations, following the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Rai..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race held in the Lake District, starting from Patterdale. Featuring 3700m of ascent, it is inspired by European sky races and is considered the most technically demanding course-marked race in the region. The route includes traversing three..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging skyrunning event held in Patterdale, within the English Lake District. Covering 28km with 2700m of ascent, the race features highly technical terrain, including hands-on rock scrambling around the Helvellyn Massif. Known for its demanding climbs and th..

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 fully signed laps of either 4.37 miles (7 km) or possibly a 3.28-mile route, allowing participants t..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an exciting ultra-running event designed for both novice and experienced athletes. Set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape, the route features classic limestone trails and a total ascent of 1280 meters. Participants will start and finish at the Ha..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a renowned trail running event taking place in North Yorkshire, designed for both novice and elite ultra-racers. Participants can choose between a 70km route, which includes the iconic peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent, or extend their challeng..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with a minimum distance of 5km, and choose their own distance within the 7-h..

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail event features a 7-hour timed run on a scenic 4.37-mile (7 km) loop along the River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can choose distances from 5km up to..

The MTC Boggart will take place in Gretna Green on Tuesday 13 July 2027.