Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

Explore the historic Kielder Forest on its centenary with this trail running event. Choose from five distances, from a 5k to a 52k ultra, on forest trails with steady inclines. The event includes finisher medals, aid stations, and nearby ca..

Experience the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales in this trail half marathon through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. This partially marked course features a climb to Weets Top and includes a post race meal and local beer.

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

Kick off the Autumn Series with the Lakeland Trails in Keswick. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 15K trail runs starting in Fitz Park, with stunning views of Derwentwater. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, local food, and a family-friendl..

A 23 mile walk or run through the picturesque Malhamdale landscape starting from Gargrave. Complete this North Yorkshire challenge visiting Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor within the 9 hour time limit.

Experience a 26.4 mile circular fell marathon starting in Caldbeck that summits five Wainwright peaks including Blencathra. This fully tracked route features 6000ft of elevation and is ideal for experienced off road runners and walkers.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Trails & Tails offers scenic 4 or 8 mile trail runs through the East Yorkshire countryside. The event is open to both runners and Canicross participants with dogs. Facilities include parking, toilets, and food at the finish, with medals for..

A roughly 100 km circuit of Leeds on the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural with varied trail and road surfaces. The route is waymarked, supplied as GPX and supported with checkpoints, food and a halfway drop bag option.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Experience an out and back fell race through the beautiful Upper Teesdale featuring a 17.1 km route and 560 meters of climbing. This event challenges runners with rough terrain and navigation across the open fells near Holwick.

Lilla’s Revenge is a 10 mile trail run on the North York Moors, visiting ancient historical sites. With a 3 hour time limit, participants must be self sufficient and navigate the course. The event is limited to 50 runners, and each finisher..

Experience a 47 mile way marked trail ultra around Lake Windermere. Open to both runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit, this event features stunning viewpoints and fully stocked feed stations in the Heart of the Lake District.

Experience a classic off road event featuring a marathon and a half marathon through moorlands and woods with well stocked feed stations and hot food at the finish.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

Experience an endurance adventure over the limestone trails of North Yorkshire. Run the classic 70km route across three peaks or extend your journey to a 100km challenge with full safety support and finishers meals included.

Experience a 50 km ultra marathon through the inspiring limestone trails of North Yorkshire. Summit Pen y Ghent on this supported route featuring generous cut off times and a finisher medal.

This flat, chip-timed trail race follows the scenic Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Rodley Cricket Club. With distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon, it features feed stations and a bespoke medal for every finisher. The event is licensed and offe..