Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2025-2026

The Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a challenging 115-mile circular ultra running event held within the North York Moors National Park, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. The course includes the 10 highest hills of the moors, traversing hills, moorland, and ancient tracks suc..

The DalesRunner 30 is a challenging 31.7 km (19.7 miles) trail race held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, ascending nearly 3,000 feet from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub. The course follows the scenic Coast to Coast path to Ravenseat, crosses remote moorlands, and returns via the Pen..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale Parish Bound is a challenging outdoor event held in Patterdale, Cumbria, following the historic parish boundary. Participants can choose from four distances: the full 28-mile ultra run with 10,200ft ascent, two half-boundary options (16 miles and 12 miles), or a family-fr..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section where runners navigate 1km of narrow mine tunnels with helmets and headtorches. T..

Swinner Swagger is a 15.5 km (9.6 mile) trail running event held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, on July 5, 2025. It offers a challenging yet accessible alternative to the full DR30 race by covering the second half of that iconic route. The course features scenic valleys, including Hartlakes and Swinner..

The Beyond the Lune Skyline Ultra is a challenging 65km trail running event with 2000m of ascent, held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK. The loop course starts and finishes at The Royal Barn, taking runners across seven summits and iconic local landmarks, mostly on footpaths and bridleways with minimal road r..

The Oakworth Haul Fell Race is a low-key, challenging event held annually at Oakworth Gala Field in Oakworth, UK. Covering approximately 9 km (5.6 miles) with a climb of 250 meters (820 feet), the race tests runners against steep climbs famously known as "up the caravan." Organized as part of the lo..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, takes place in the scenic North Yorkshire Dales, specifically in Masham. Participants can choose to run for either three or six hours, completing as many loops as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 15.4 km (9.6 miles) mountain race with a 960m (3150ft) ascent, held in Keswick, England. Starting at Fitz Park near Keswick Football Club, the course follows firm, mainly hard paths with no bogs, ascending Skiddaw via Latrig..

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 have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Widdop Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a classic high moorland running event held near Widdop, starting from the Pack Horse Inn car park. The race covers approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) with an ascent of 1,200 feet (366 meters), following marked paths that include tussocks..

The Curfew Run is an annual running event held in Berwick-upon-Tweed, scheduled for July 9, 2025. Established in 1996, the race challenges participants aged 13 and over to complete a circuit around the historic Elizabethan Walls within 13 minutes, the time it takes for the Curfew Bells to toll. The..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural race features a challenging 10k-ish course that includes farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and guaranteed mu..

The Slawit-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a delightful running event held in the village of Slaithwaite, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere. The event features a BBQ, beer, and chocolate..

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The Tebay Fell Race is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, held in the scenic Howgills terrain near Tebay, Cumbria. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Running Championships. The course features mostly r..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, held in the Lake District with a start and finish at Ambleside's Rothay Park, offers ultra marathon distances of 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k ultra features an iconic midnight start and covers dramatic mountain scenery with multiple mountain passes and significant ele..

The CFRA Wasdale Fell Race is a challenging and scenic fell running event held in Wasdale, in the heart of the Lake District, England. Covering approximately 34 km (21.1 miles) with 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) of ascent, it is known as one of the hardest and most iconic fell races. The course features..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting in Whitby and finishing in Pickering. The course follows the Esk Valley Railway Line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Line, passing eight railway stations along the way. With 3,322 feet of elevation, the..