Trail Running calendar near Blanchland 2026-2027

A classic AL fell race covering 27 km with nearly 1,500m of climb. This event requires navigational skill and experience, with mandatory kit and strict cut-offs in place. It starts and finishes at Barley Village Hall in late November.

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a 5km AS-category fell run through the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Alongside the senior event, junior races for various age groups will be held. The event is based at the Queens Arms pub in Litton.

A fell race on 21 November 2026 at Sale Fell bench near Wythop Mill with a roughly 3.7 mile 5.9 km course, junior races for U9 to U15, and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

The Lee Mill Relays is a demanding 10.7 km team event set in a quarry landscape in Lancashire. Teams of four, either men's, ladies', or mixed, each run the same challenging leg. Full waterproof kit is mandatory for all runners.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10km across Dalby Forest on forest fire roads with live chip timing. Canicross friendly rules apply and finishers receive a bespoke medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A 59-mile winter ultra run through the remote hills of the England-Scotland border. The off-road loop features 13,000 feet of ascent and full event support. It starts and finishes at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland.

Choose your own distance in this seven-hour festive trail run along Durham's River Wear. All finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with extra pins for longer distances. The course is fully signed, with an aid station providing..

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Event Details The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a trail running event offering three distances: a 12-mile, 19-mile, and a 32-mile ultramarathon. It takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026. The event has a mass start for all distances...

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Run your own distance challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Within 7 hours, choose your goal from 3km to an ultra marathon. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Event Overview The Silent Night Race is a winter fell running event organized by Durham Fell Runners. It is described as the "dark festive cousin" of the Chapelfell Top Fell Race. The race takes place in Weardale and is run entire..

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.