Trail Running calendar near Bowes 2026-2027

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

A 7 km AS fell race with 400 m ascent to the 700 m summit of Chapelfell Top. The out and back course crosses rough pathless fell and requires navigation and prior fell running experience.

Gather a team of three for a relay race through the undulating trails of Golden Acre Park in Leeds. This evening event is open to UKA affiliated club members competing across multiple age and gender categories.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m ascent in Patterdale on 17 July 2026. The route climbs via Swirral Edge to the Helvellyn summit and includes a marked course, manned checkpoint and an on event safety team.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

A 57 km mountain ultramarathon from Patterdale with 3700 m ascent that follows exposed ridges including Striding Edge. Classified as a Sky Extra, it provides GPS tracking, ITRA UTMB points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A technical 29 km sky race around St Sunday Crag near Patterdale with 2050 m ascent. The course is fully marked with manned checkpoints, electronic timing and post race soup including vegan and gluten free options.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run from Castlefield through Salford Quays, canals and the Irwell Sculpture Trail back into Manchester city centre, passing landmarks like the Imperial War Museum Nort..

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

Experience a 26 km trail race starting in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Run past Stoodley Pike on a marked course featuring moorland views and rocky trails with full marshal support and finisher medals.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia using the landform and surrounding countryside, with varied terrain, a water station and a bespoke finisher medal. A one mile children's fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

A traditional fell race on Ingleborough, covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent, run as part of Ingleton's Gala day. Entry is limited to 250, fees are non-refundable, and the event is part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics series.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This traditional challenge event for runners and walkers features 5,500ft of climbing and a 22 hour time limit.

An overnight 12 hour event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 Mile footpath circuit, with a clubhouse offering showers, food and bag drop. Entry fee is £27, field limited to 300 and on site camping is available for an extra fee.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A chip timed 10 km on 19 July 2026 along the Ouse riverbank in Goole with a flat multi terrain route through Hook and Riverside Gardens. Offers a bicentennial technical T shirt option, a finisher medal and a prize for the 200th finisher.

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, passing Bowes Castle, Blackton Reservoir and Goldsborough Carr. The route crosses moorland and streams and finishes at Bowes & Gilmonby Village Hall with on-route checkpoints.