Trail Running calendar near Blanchland 2026-2027

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fully waymarked, supported 33 mile (53 km) mountain ultramarathon from Seascale to the summit of Scafell Pike with 5,000 ft of ascent. Part of the Sea to Summit trilogy, it includes pit stops, professional medical cover and mandatory kit..

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A three-race autumn series of trail 5 km events around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, run as two laps on a mostly flat course with about 25 m of elevation, open to participants aged 11 and over.

A fully signposted 47 miles (75K) ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six aid stations and a halfway bag drop. Competitors must register in person, carry mandatory kit and use the issued tracker for live monitoring.

A roughly 100 km loop around Leeds using the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mostly rural and waymarked with the owl. The event provides a GPX route, checkpoint food and a finishers' medal, and requires specific navigation and safety kit.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

A military style obstacle course event in Gisburn, Ribble Valley Lancashire on 12 September 2026, offering 12 km and 6 km race options with multiple military grade obstacles, team entries and an Elite competitive race with prizes.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 10 mile trail run on the North York Moors along the Lykewake Walk visiting Lilla Howe and Louven Howe, with navigation expected, a three hour time limit and a bespoke finisher medal. Entry limited to 50 runners aged 18 or older.

An off-road marathon and half marathon on 13 September 2026 with significant ascent, mandatory FRA kit, stocked feed stations and chip timing. Organisers provide recce runs, route GPX and optional bespoke race clothing.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A Lake District mountain trial on orienteering principles testing navigation, route choice and endurance near Seathwaite Farm. Three courses from about 15 km to 29 km with vetted entries, on course support and on site camping.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5k at Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The route is two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and is open to ages 11 and over.