Trail Running calendar near Blaydon 2025-2026

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event held annually in Carnforth, known as the "Gateway to the Lake District." The course features field paths, trails, and canal towpaths through the countryside south of Carnforth, crossing multiple stiles and field boundaries—hence the name "20 Barr..

The Danefield Relay is an annual fell running relay event hosted by Horsforth Fellandale, a fell running club based in North Leeds. The race takes place in the scenic Chevin Forest area, featuring a challenging 3-mile course with approximately 558 feet of ascent. Known for its friendly and competiti..

The Whernside Fell Race, organized by Settle Harriers, is a new fell running event scheduled for July 2, 2025. It takes place at The Station Inn in Ribblehead, UK. The race covers a distance of 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with an ascent of 468 meters (1535 feet), categorized as a BM (British Mountain) race...

The Gategill Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, takes place in the Lake District, England, starting from Threlkeld School. This challenging 3.6 km (2.2 miles) race features a significant climb of 506 meters (1660 feet), offering a demanding course for fell runners. The event is part of a..

The Willow Miner Trail Race is a scenic 5.4-mile (8.7 km) trail running event held in Durham, starting and finishing near the Graham Sports Centre (Maiden Castle). The course traverses woodland, meadows, and riverbanks, featuring landmarks like the Willow Miner and Willow Lady. Runners experience va..

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile race held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Wooler Youth Hostel. Participants traverse some of the region's finest upland scenery, including summits of Cheviot (815m) and Hedgehope (714m). The unmarked course allows runners to choose their own path..

The Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a challenging 115-mile circular ultra marathon held within the North York Moors National Park, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. The route includes the 10 highest hills of the moors, traversing hills, moorland, and ancient tracks used sinc..

The DalesRunner 30 is a challenging 31.7 km trail race held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, ascending nearly 3,000 feet from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub. The course follows the scenic Coast to Coast path to Ravenseat, crosses remote moorlands, and returns via the Pennine Way, inc..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale Parish Bound is a challenging outdoor event held in Patterdale, Cumbria, following the historic parish boundary. Participants can choose from four distances: the full ultra route of 28 miles with 10,200ft ascent, a 16-mile first half, a 12-mile second half, or a family-fr..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section where runners navigate 1km of narrow, historic mine tunnels wearing helmets and h..

Swinner Swagger is a 15.5 km (9.6 mile) trail running event held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, on July 5, 2025. It offers a challenging yet scenic course that covers the second half of the iconic DR30 route. Runners start near Muker, traverse the Hartlakes valley to Kisdon Force, cross the river, and a..

The Beyond the Lune Skyline Ultra is a challenging 65km trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK. Featuring 2000m of ascent, the loop course starts and finishes at The Royal Barn, taking runners up onto and around the local skyline. The route includes seven summits, technical terrain, and min..

The Oakworth Haul Fell Race is a low-key, challenging fell running event held annually at Oakworth Gala Field, Victoria Road, Oakworth, UK. Covering approximately 9 km (5.6 miles) with 250 meters (820 feet) of climbing, the race features steep climbs famously known as "up the caravan." It is part of..

Beyond the Lune is a trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK, starting and finishing at The Royal Barn, home to Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery and coffee roasters. The event offers two distances: a 15km run with 500m ascent and a 25km run with 770m ascent, both featuring a mix of on- and off-road s..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Masham, on the edge of the scenic North Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run for either three or six hours, completing as many loops as possible within their chosen time. The course features a mostly flat terrain with..

The Trail Running Training Session in Newburn, hosted by Wild Deer Events, is designed for all fitness levels, whether new to trail running or looking to improve. The session takes place at Newburn Leisure Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, covering 5 to 7 miles with interval training over approximately 7..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 15.4 km (9.6 miles) mountain race with a 960m (3150ft) ascent, held in Keswick, England. Starting at Fitz Park near Keswick Football Club, the course features firm, mainly hard paths with no bogs, making trail shoes preferab..