Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2026-2027

An 8 hour looped ultramarathon at Temple Newsam Park where runners complete as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course records laps, distance and time and provides on-course aid, bag drop and a medal for finishers.

Trail races at Farndale on 9 August 2026 offer three untaped courses from 8.3 to 29 miles. Competitors must navigate with printed maps, carry mandatory safety kit and use provided parking and overnight camper facilities.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026, featuring 1666 ft of elevation and the Clockburn Lonnen in the first mile. The event includes on-course photography, post-run refreshments, a finisher T-shirt and cash..

Experience 13 miles of scenic fells and trails starting from the historic Lowther Castle. This marked course features river crossings and 1400ft of ascent with all proceeds supporting the Eden Valley Hospice.

A flagged and marshalled BS fell race from Uppermill with a 10 km course and 400 m of climb, entry via SiEntries and a post race chip butty included in the fee.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

A fell race at Cartworth Moor featuring two marked laps totalling 6 km with 370 m of ascent. Organised by Holmfirth Harriers with entries via SiEntries, age limit 18 or older, and prizes plus post race food and bar.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 10k to ultra. Feed stations every three miles, a bespoke finisher medal and nearby train access make it a straightforward canal-side race day.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

Trail runs through the private Lambton Estate in County Durham with 5 km, 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile options. Canicross friendly, chip timed and with on site parking.

A trail half marathon in Morland, Eden Valley, covering 13.6 miles of mixed off road terrain with about 1330 ft of ascent. The largely self navigated route has two checkpoints and a five hour cut off and welcomes runners and walkers.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs on 16 August 2026, using bridleways with an out and back to Hollingworth Lake. The course includes about 275 m of ascent and several twists and turns.

A tough 22.5 km fell race across the Howgill Fells with 1830 m of ascent, based at People's Hall in Sedbergh. Navigation, full kit and strict cutoffs apply; a £100 prize awaits anyone who breaks a course record.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.