Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2026-2027

Headtorch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water and finisher medals.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

An evening 10k trail in the enclosed Kiplin Hall estate combining gardens, woodland and lakeside paths, with refreshments, trophies and limited on-site parking.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

Trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 October 2026.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

A 6.2 mile fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park via The Stoop and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing and a detailed prize list.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with marked lakeside and woodland routes, short and long distances, and on-site parking and café.

A Manchester running event on 11 October 2026 at Hardy Farm with a vegan biryani giveaway for the first 50 entrants, on-site aid station, parking and a race memento.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham on 11 October 2026 with lap-based distances from a 3 km minimum up to marathon, 50 km and ultra options. Medals, goody bags and aid stations are provided; headphones allowed.

Self navigated 50k from Grassington through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and parts of the Dales Way with GPX files, aid stations, live tracking and a minimum age of 20.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Scenic Yorkshire trail runs offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with licensed races and pay-on-the-day places available.

UKA British Fell and Hill Relays in Todmorden on 17 October 2026 features four fell relay legs from a central town HQ across moorland, woodland and varied terrain.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.