Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

An 11km trail run through the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Fremington Edge and a scenic return along Arkle Beck. Tackle grassy trods, technical trails, and enjoy fully stocked aid stations with inclusive refreshments. The event finishes back..

The NAV4 Daffodil Run is a scenic 13-mile out-and-back journey from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. With flexible start times for walkers and runners, and options for shorter distances, it's a community-focused day. Everyone finishes back at..

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Navigate a 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors. This challenging event for runners and walkers supports the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Checkpoints offer drinks, with a hot meal at the finish.

A classic, medium-distance fell race in the Weardale hills, featuring a challenging 11 km loop with 380m of ascent. The route offers navigational choices and requires full FRA kit, with an entry cap of 50 runners. A pure test of fell runnin..

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following the famed Coast to Coast path, it emphasizes self-sufficiency on a journey over the Nine Standards and through Swaledale. A..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra marathon following the classic coast to coast trail across the North York Moors. With a focus on self-sufficiency, runners navigate from Ingleby Cross to the iconic finish at Robin Hood's Bay. The..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter offers 9k or 12k runs on forest tracks around Whinlatter Top. It is chip timed and dog friendly, with harnesses available to borrow. The route explores scenic, quieter parts of the forest.

Choose your distance in this flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. All finishers receive a themed medal, with extra pins for longer distances. The trail course offers scenic cathedral views and is fully signed f..

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

A trail run and walk on the Official Samaritans Way near Guisborough on 4 April 2026, organised to raise funds for Teesside Samaritans. Options include 10 km and 20 km run or walk with medals, event T shirt and on course support.

Mind Over Moors is a trail race in the North Yorkshire Moors on April 4, 2026. The approximately 10 km event supports mental health awareness, with part of each entry fee going to charity.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

A *10 km* cross-country race at Cockermouth School on 4 April 2026 featuring road, woodland track and field sections, chip timing, and on-course guidance about footwear and clothing; organised by Derwent AC.

Canal-side trail races from Rodley along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10k to ultra marathon. The course is an out and back on a mostly flat towpath with marshals, regular feed stations and finisher medals.

Celebrate 15 years of the Helmsley Easter 10km, a popular multi-terrain race through the scenic tracks and fields around this North Yorkshire market town. The hilly, undulating route offers a community atmosphere. Proceeds support local cha..