Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

Semerwater Stomp is a 16.4 km (10.2 mile) trail race in Semerwater, Raydale, North Yorkshire, and the finale of DalesRunner’s short course series. The route starts with DR40 runners, offering Semerwater views, then heads to Stalling Busk, crosses a ford to Marsett, and climbs Wether Fell. After a sh..

DalesRunner 40 is the spectacular finale of the DR Series, held in Semerwater, Raydale, North Yorkshire. The 42km (about 26 miles) race features over 3,000 ft of ascent and uses less technical terrain than earlier races, combining hard-packed Roman Road trails, a long steady climb, and a scenic Dale..

The Helvellyn and the Dodds is a challenging 24km (14.9 miles) fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club, set in the stunning English Lake District. Starting at Threlkeld Cricket Club, the course features a demanding 1337m (4386ft) climb, including a steep ascent of Clough Head and the summit of..

Night Race Sutton Bank Sizzler is a circular trail race and part of the Hardmoors Race Series. The approximately 7-mile route starts at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, near Thirsk, Yorkshire, and features about 344m of ascent. In true Hardmoors fashion, the route is marked with glow sticks and marshalle..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Anticlockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile trail ultra circumnavigating England's largest lake, Windermere, in the Lake District. The route runs anticlockwise with the lake on your left, starting near Low Cunsey Farm, Ambleside. Open to runners and walkers, it features ge..

Cronkley Fell Race, a regular Durham Fell Runners event, takes place in Upper Teesdale around Holwick and Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. The race covers about 10.5 miles (roughly 17 km) with around 1,800 feet of ascent, on an out-and-back course that runs parallel to the River Tees. The route..

The Bradley Fell Race will take place in Skipton on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Darkwood Demon is a 6-mile trail race held in the scenic Colne Valley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Organized by Slaithwaite Striders, the course features diverse terrain including towpaths, bridleways, moorland, bogs, woodland, and some road sections, with a challenging climb up Slaithwaite Mo..

Road to Nowhere is Nidderdale Fell and Trail’s challenging route starting at Scar House Reservoir in Upper Nidderdale, near Harrogate. The 30.4 km (18.9 miles) course climbs about 840 m (2756 ft) and traverses Little Whernside, ascends the Great Whernside plateau, runs the full ridge to Mossdale, th..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a classic fell-running navigation race held in the Lake District. The 70th edition takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale (CA11 0NL) on Sunday 14 September 2025. The Classic route runs about 25 miles with around 8,000 feet of ascent and descent, with sho..

Bridlington Beach Fun Run 2025 takes place on Bridlington South Beach, Bridlington, East Yorkshire. The event features two beach races: a 5K and a 1K Fun Run, run entirely on sand along the coast. This year the course uses firmer sand thanks to tide times.Fancy dress is optional, with a trophy for t..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

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), subject..

The East Coast "Chuffer" is a scenic trail running event held in Scarborough, starting from Peasholm Park and following the historic Cinder Track. The race offers multiple distance options including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and Marathon, catering to a wide range of runners. The off-road cour..

Derwentside A.C.'s Hellhole 5 mile Trail Race runs at Shield Row School, King Edward Viii Terrace, DH9 0HQ. The 5-mile course climbs about 500 ft and uses a mix of tarmac, gravel and woodland trails, starting on a Sustrans track and passing Hellhole Wood. The event blends a friendly yet competitive..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale, in the Lake District. It’s a severe test of fellrunning, mountaineering stamina, and the safe, fast traverse of difficult terrain where navigational skill and route choice are as important as speed. The event offers t..

Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon & Half Marathon, organised by Keighley & Craven AC, is a classic off-road event based around Haworth in the Brontë Country. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with about 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half is around 14.8 miles with roughly 1,750 feet of ascent. The r..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 3/3 is a Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, organized by Run JMC. The course is two laps of a popular trail path off the Pennine Bridleway, starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on Manchester Road. Open to runners aged 11 and up, the route is describ..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Tilberthwaite Farm. The race covers approximately 22 km (12.4 miles) with a climb of 1535 meters (4003 feet) over a new route introduced in 2025. The course..

Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an off-road ultra-race based in Hawes Market House, North Yorkshire. The 50 km route travels from Hawes along the Cam Road to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, summits Pen-y-Ghent, then returns along the Cam Road. The course uses classic limestone trails with about 1,..