Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon, a scenic trail ultra of about 29 miles with 3,000 ft of climb through the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Fully tracked event with checkpoints, medal and t shirt at the finish.

An ultra trail along the Northumberland coast from near Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park, offering 54 km and a new 27 km option. Routes, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements and live chip timing are provided.

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit on 8 March 2026 starts at Greenmount Old School Community Centre and follows routes across the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Two routes are offered, 18 miles and 26 miles, with a nine hour limit and a wa..

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

A community 9 km trail race around lakes and woods near Abbey Village, Chorley. The event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA and attracts runners aged from 16 to 80+, with entry priced at £14.10.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

Tackle the classic 51 km Haworth Hobble across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1340 m of climb, remote winter conditions, mandatory kit checks, trackers, six feed stations and hot food at the finish.

A circular trail race around Otley following the Welcome Way with distances from 13 miles to 50 miles. The event uses trackers for ultrarunners, has mandatory kit requirements and registration at Otley Cricket Club.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

An AS-category fell race by Keswick Athletic Club in the Lake District, covering 7.2 km with 543 m of ascent to Causey Pike. The route includes marked summit sections and three marshal points, and full FRA kit plus a base layer is mandatory..

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

Trail races starting and finishing outside Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon routes through Hulne Park, Priory and castle grounds. Live chip timing, free parking and a donation from entries support NE Youth.

Classic fell race over 6.5 miles and 260 m ascent across Pennine moorland, with stream crossings, boggy trods and a climb up Pule Hill. Join Holmfirth Harriers at Marsden Cricket Club on 15 March 2026 for a muddy, scenic challenge.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.

Take on a scenic 8 km trail with about 400 m of climb around Bulbys Wood, Ingram on Sun 15 Mar 2026. Entry is on the day only, £5, for runners aged 16 or over seeking a tough, rewarding hill challenge.