Trail Running calendar near Brampton 2026-2027

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

A junior fell-racing round at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026, with races for U10 to U20 categories and mapped courses of 1.5–5.6 km. Junior entries are by pre-entry only and the event follows FRA rules.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

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.

Experience a 7.2 km hill race up Cairn Table in East Ayrshire. This chip timed event features rough terrain and unmarked routes for runners seeking a self reliant hill running experience.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent on Helvellyn from Patterdale. The course climbs via steep paths, crosses Red Tarn Basin flats, then ascends Swirral Edge with sections of easy scrambling to a summit trig point.

A technical skyrace around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent. Entrants must be 19 or older and demonstrate significant mountain running and rock climbing experience through a pre-selection vetting process.

A 57 km mountain race with 3700 m ascent around Helvellyn in the English Lake District on 18 July 2026. The course is fully marked and includes Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge with a 14.5 hour time limit.

A 29 km mountain sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. The fully marked course features five manned checkpoints, a supplied feed station, electronic timing and GPRS tracking.

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.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. Mixed terrain, a water station, a childrens fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

A fell race in Ingleton during the village Gala on 18 July 2026. The **11 km** course climbs to the summit of Ingleborough via a public footpath and returns to the gala field, and is held under FRA rules with mandatory kit checks.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale including Great Shunner Fell, to be completed in 22 hours. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 250 places, and electronic trackers are mandatory.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A four-leg fell running relay in Eskdale for mixed club teams of eight with specified age categories. About 38 km total and significant ascent, unflagged courses, navigation by map and compass only.

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.