Trail Running calendar near Braithwaite 2026-2027

Thieveley Pike Fell Race is an AS-category 4.3 mile fell race near Cliviger with about 400 m of ascent, a flagged and marshaled moorland route, specified kit requirements and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

A 24-hour, self-directed trail challenge at Leighton Hall on a 5 km off-road loop. Individual, couples and team entries let participants swap turns, run through the night, and target distance or time-on-feet prizes.

A single-lap 13 km BM fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent over rocky tracks, heathery paths, a mile of road and forest sections with roots and slippery bridges. Basic facilities and FRA mandatory kit are required.

A 30.9 miles coastal ultra from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle with a short ferry crossing, waymarked route and three checkpoints. Mandatory kit and pre-registration required; entrants must be 18 or over.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.

A charity relay in Malham on 27 September 2026 with mixed teams made up on the day. Each leg is about 0.70 miles with 240 feet of climb, entry is £5 per person and all ages run together.

A BM category fell race in Waddington on 27 September 2026 covering 11.3 km with 415 m ascent. The route is marshalled and partially flagged with a checkpoint on Waddington Fell and a cut off at Summit House Farm.

A 10 km trail race at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 September 2026, featuring mixed terrain through grassland and woodland. A Canicross option is available and the minimum age is 16.

Looped trail event in Blackpool on 27 September 2026, featuring a 10K loop and options up to an ultra. The route passes Marton Mere, Blackpool Zoo and Stanley Park, with on-course refreshments and a bespoke finisher medal.

Three trail races take place on the grounds of Floors Castle in 2026, with options of 10 km, 5 km and a Junior 3 km. Courses use hard packed gravel trails and finish on the castle lawn with estate access and event facilities.

Two long distance trail ultras of 104 miles and 50 miles finishing in Skinningrove, following national trails including the Pennine Way and Teesdale Way. Both events are fully tracked with multiple checkpoints, support options, and 40 hour..

The Backyard Ultra - Isle of Man will take place in Saint John's on Friday 2 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

A four-leg fell running relay in the Lake District Fells held the first Saturday in October, with teams of eight running in pairs over mountain terrain that requires navigation without GPS. Entry is limited to 70 teams and the 2026 fee is £..

A 35 mile circular ultra from Studley Roger that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland. The route includes four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements.

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

Coastal off road races from Peasholm Park, Scarborough, offering distances from 5 km to marathon along the historic Cinder Track, with water stations about every three miles and a Grim Bling medal for finishers.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

A half marathon trail event in Swaledale finishing at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland and grassy paths, fully marked route, stocked aid stations with vegan and gluten free options, and post-race soup and a roll included.

A long trail race around Swaledale that starts and finishes at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland tracks, GPX navigation and a post race hot meal. A half marathon short course option is available for redirected runners.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.