Trail Running calendar near Braithwaite 2025-2026

DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire on 28 March 2026 is a tough 20 km trail with steep climbs and technical descents. Entries are capped at 200; the marked route has aid stations and mandatory kit checks so bring waterproofs and a cup.

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Run the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the North Pennines and Nine Standards, finishing below Richmond Castle. Expect rugged, self sufficient adventure through spectacular Dales scenery.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultramarathon following Wainwright's coast to coast route across the northern edge of the North York Moors with about 1,600 m of ascent. Remote trails, hearty aid stations and a dramatic finish at Robin H..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Explore quieter forest tracks around Whinlatter Top in this chip timed Lakeland Paws event offering 9 km or 12 km routes with rolling climbs. Dog friendly with harness required and borrowable kit available, perfect for trail lovers.

Fraggle Run North is a signed trail run along the River Wear with stunning Durham Cathedral views and distances from 3 km to ultra. Try the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and earn a finisher medal plus distance pins.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Join Winter Hill Runners for Curley's 5km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, a short scenic run around Horwich starting and finishing at the Jolley Crofters pub. A fun off road blast perfect for all abilities and a great excuse for a post run pint..

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Experience the wild beauty of the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark from Stanhope, tackling moorland climbs, waterfalls and woodland single track trails. Choose a 10k or half marathon, with waymarking, feed stations and a finishers mug.

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46 mile team endurance route across three Galloway ranges with over 4000 metres of climbing and demanding navigation. Teams of 2 to 4 tackle the wild course within a 24 hour cutoff while supporting Gallow..

Heart of Granite on 11 April 2026 is a rugged 20 miles mountain loop through Galloway summits, demanding navigation and experience. Finishers get vegetable soup and a local beer while supporting Galloway Mountain Rescue.

Tackle the iconic 26 mile Allendale Challenge around the North Pennines in support of the volunteer North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Enjoy rugged peat bog scenery, chip timing and a shirt and pin while helping a vital charity.

Run the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on 11 April 2026, a scenic trail through Fountains Abbey, Studley Water and Hackfall Woods with 13, 20 or 35 mile options. Tackle rolling climbs, soak up great views and earn a finisher medal and T shirt.

Experience epic Lake District trails from Keswick with 53k and 23k options that climb iconic peaks and circle Derwent Water. Expect live tracking for ultras, marshalled routes, a themed medal and a hot post race meal.