Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2026-2027

Spring in Lakeland on 12 April 2026 is a scenic 23 mile fell route with about 4,400 ft of ascent from Ambleside, passing Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Runners and walkers welcome but good navigation skills are required.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic trail around the River Wear where you can choose your distance or tackle the 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn dog themed medals and each entry helps local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile trail around Rivington Village, White Coppice and Wheelton Plantation on 12 April 2026 with chip timing and bespoke finisher medals. Competitive prizes for top and masters age category finishers add extra incentive.

Take on the Hooded Horse Fell Race in Kilburn, North York Moors on 12 April 2026, a challenging 10.7 km course with 390 m of climb through forest and moorland. Pre entry only; adults 18 plus welcome.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Take on a 230 km Pennine Bridleway ultra through the Peak District and Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with 6162 m ascent and a 75 hour time limit. Limited to 30 runners, the supported race features checkpoints, hot meals and bunkroom rest.

Tackle 137 km of the Pennine Bridleway over three days in a supported small field trail across open moors and scenic ridgelines. Indoor checkpoints, drop bags, meals and bunks let you focus on navigation and finishing within a 50 hour limit..

Tackle 37 miles of wild North York Moors as you navigate five trig pillars in the Goathland V Trig Ultra. Open to solos or pairs, the self supported route mixes rugged hills, checkpoints with snacks and a hidden challenge.

Join the Peak District Birthday Bash on 18 April 2026 in Castleton, celebrating the national park with scenic routes for runners and hikers. Pick 70 km or 35 km and help support the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series on 18 April 2026. The Burnsall start and finish offers marshalled country routes, post race food and a beer and prizes for age groups.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Finishers enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink, with online and on the day entries.

Tackle a scenic 12K trail challenge around Burnsall Village on the opening leg of the Due North series. Enjoy a fully waymarked riverside and countryside route with generous post race rewards and a lively village atmosphere at the finish.

Join Todmorden Harriers for the Blackstone Edge Fell Race on Saturday 18 April 2026. This scenic yet testing 5.6 km course climbs 366 m to the trig, winds along the Pennine Way and Roman Old Road and crosses rough boggy ground.

Challenge yourself at NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 on 18 April 2026, a tough just over 40 mile figure of eight route from Askham through iconic Lake District peaks. Limited to competent mountain runners with full bad weather kit.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

Run the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam near Leeds on 19 April 2026, with scenic trails through gardens, woodland and open country. Distances from 6.7 miles to a full marathon mean there's a challenge for every trail runner.