Trail Running calendar near Bishopthorpe 2026-2027

Experience a midweek trail run through South Yorkshire's historic Wentworth Castle Gardens. Choose from 5km or 10km routes featuring gothic landmarks, woodland trails, and a canicross friendly atmosphere.

Tackle the Boar's Head fell race in the Peak District on Wed 10 Jun 2026. This BM 8 mile course climbs 402 m from the Boar's Head Hotel, welcomes teams and on the day entries for £5; entrants must be 18 or older.

A fell race registered with the Fell Runners Association taking place on 11 June 2026 from The Ale House in Horwich with chip timing by Trail Blazing Events and online entry via Mad Bull Events.

A relaxed 10 km evening stroll from Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen to Birket Fell, featuring a fell top tasting by the Berry, Grape and Grain and a fully marshalled, flagged route with guided warmup and local hosts.

Experience an epic non-stop race along Britain's iconic Pennine Way. This expedition-style event offers multiple distances up to 268 miles, testing your endurance through breathtaking national trail landscapes day and night.

An out-and-back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail, offered in 13, 20 and 32 mile distances. Trackers, checkpoint support and mandatory kit rules apply; finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt.

Test your endurance at the Manchester Backyard Ultra where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course at Giants Seat Scout Camp challenges runners to go beyond their limits.

A timed, multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park using a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Runners can cover one lap up to an ultra within a seven hour limit and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

Part of the annual Wincle Fete, the Wincle Trout is a 5 to 6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings. The route changes each year with a different host farm and finishers receive a trout plus tea and cake.

A navigational fell run and challenge walk through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 covering 24 mile with a 10 hour completion limit. Organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club from Fremington Sunday School in Reeth.

A **20 km** fell event near Kirkby Stephen with 730 m of ascent, passing High Pike and the Nine Standards. The mass start welcomes walkers and runners, and the course is waymarked with checkpoints.

A new mainly off-road 12k at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, with a taped and marshalled course, a two-hour cut-off and a mug, goody bag, tea, coffee and cakes at the finish. Minimum age 18.

A 5K colour run in Silsden, West Yorkshire raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The undulating three lap, cross country route features seven paint stations, obstacles, a paint bag for each entrant and a finishers medal.

Trail races around Roche Abbey in South Yorkshire on mixed terrain with lapped courses from a single 6.7 mile lap up to a full marathon. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, cake and a pub meal.

Test your navigation skills on the North York Moors with 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon trail races starting from Chop Gate. This self-navigated event features significant elevation and rewards finishers with a medal.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

A community 5k in Kirkby Stephen on 14 Jun 2026 following a scenic route past Stenkrith waterfall and local viaducts. Entry is available on the day and proceeds go to the Northern Viaduct Trust.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with a series of ten interval rounds. Choose between 400m or 800m distances in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique athletic experience.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.