Trail Running calendar near Bishop Auckland 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

Inflatable 5K Newcastle on 22 August 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles across four distances, music zones and a finisher's medal. Family, group and charity ticket options plus volunteer and Blue Light Card discounts are available.

A traditional AM fell race established in 2025, the Hartsop Hop covers 19.5 km with 1,370 m of ascent from the sheep pens above Hartsop. The route includes five checkpoints, steep descents, and route choices across high cols.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A lapped towpath event on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal offering five distances, on-course feed stations, marshals and finisher food and medals in Kirkstall, Leeds.

Run the Borders follows the waymarked Borders Abbey Way around the Scottish Borders, visiting four ruined abbeys. It offers a full 109K, a 50K and a four person relay with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

A multi terrain fell race at Gargrave Show with river crossings, woodland, open moor and a steep ascent of Sharphaw. Events run for juniors through seniors; race entry is free while show admission is charged.

A multi distance trail event in central Preston around Avenham Park and the River Ribble, offering 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra options. The course uses hard paths, includes aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 21 kilometre waymarked trail race around Derwentwater near Keswick, Cumbria. The single lap hilly course is limited to 200 entries and offers a bespoke medal, event photos and prizes for top finishers.

A 44 kilometre trail marathon from Keswick through Borrowdale and over Scafell Pike with an unmarked mountain section requiring navigation. Entry is limited to 100 and competitors must be aged 18 or older.

A five mile trail race at Pennington Flash on 23 August 2026, organised by Leigh Harriers at Leigh Sports Village. The event is licenced by TRA and held under UK Athletics rules, with separate affiliated and unaffiliated entry prices.

A 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race in Leeds on 23 August 2026, organised by Valley Striders AC, running through Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park with fundraising for St Gemma's Hospice.

A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.

Rumble In The Jumble V is a six hour challenge in Penistone with out-and-back laps along an old railway line, offering distances from 5K to ultra. Aid stations, a choice of medals and a goody bag are provided.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.