Trail Running calendar near Brampton 2025-2026

Start 2026 with the Wooler Vertical, a 4 mile out and back up Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft of ascent. Fully marked trail from The Cheviot Centre makes this a bold new year challenge.

Start 2026 with the Nine Standards Fell Race on 1 January in the wild North Pennines from Kirkby Stephen. This 12.9 km, 549 m climb course runs on an improved route so enter in advance and bring full kit.

Kick off the year with Captain Cooks Races in Great Ayton, North York Moors, a scenic yet testing 8 km course with 318 m of climb. Open to adults and juniors with pre entry or on the day entry, this lively New Year challenge suits solo runn..

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under the stars in Kielder Forest, a 22 km night trail across forest tracks and mountain bike trails. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series offers scenic, challenging off road running with prizes on the night.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Brave a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back, an approx. half marathon with a fully marked route and marshals. Expect wintry conditions and warm soup waiting at the finish.

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

Take a flat, fast run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in Skipton with distances from 5K to ultra, great for PBs or relaxed runners. Celebrate at the finish with sweets, cake and a bespoke finisher's medal on a fully supported wa..

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Join a guided recce of around 25 miles along the scenic Hardmoors route from Osmotherley to Helmsley on 17 January 2026. Run in led groups with checkpoints, winter support and a warm soup and drinks finish, with a return bus option.

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 night section on a 16 mile recce from Ambleside to Coniston. Coach transport, medical cover and checkpoint refreshments are provided for confirmed 2026 entrants.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park on 18 Jan 2026 for mixed terrain runs from a 1.6 km fun run to a half marathon through woodland and Tyne Valley. Starts and finishes by the Victorian manor house with marshals, medals and post race sna..

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.