Trail Running calendar near Coniston 2026-2027

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.

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 vertical K style race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent to a trig point near Helvellyn. It is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026.

A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent, mandatory climbing experience and a pre selection entry process; includes GPS tracking, a marked course and a post race meal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 3700 m of ascent. The course follows Lake District paths and exposed ridges including Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and is classed as a Skyrunning UK Sky Extra.

A technical 29 km sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The fully marked course features manned checkpoints, a feed station, electronic timing and a safety team.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

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 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that runs over the landform and surrounding countryside. The course uses stone paths, soft trails and forest tracks and includes a water station and a bespoke finisher medal.

A classic AM fell race during Ingleton's Gala day, covering 11km/6.8mi with 600m of ascent. The route runs from the village to Ingleborough summit and back along a public footpath.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell; for experienced walkers and runners with a 22 hour completion limit. The route is based at Harmby Village Hall and includes manned checkpoin..

An inflatable obstacle course event in Knutsford, Cheshire on 18 July 2026 offering 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options. The course includes giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher's medal and on course water and vendors.

A 36 miles running event in Lancashire on 18 July 2026 linking castle sites and including a short estuary crossing by ferry. Entries open 12 May and the event has a minimum age of 21.

A Category BM fell race of 12.9 km with 610 m ascent around Calderbrook, based at Calderbrook Community Church. Entries run from 28 February to 16 July 2026 and the minimum age is 18.

A mixed team fell relay in Eskdale with four paired legs, map and compass navigation only, about 38.3 km total and significant ascent; limited club entries, entry fees support the local primary school.

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.

A clockwise 12.3 miles / 19.8 km Lakeland fell race on 19 July 2026, climbing about 3300 ft and crossing Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike. FRA rules apply and minimum kit and checkpoint cutoffs are strictly enforced.