Trail Running calendar near Dalston 2025-2026

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic..

Explore Slaley Hall woodland on 16 Nov 2025 with half marathon and 10K trail options. Finish with chip timing, a finisher medal and a bacon sandwich inside the hotel. Dogs on lead are welcome for canicross.

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Push your limits on scenic trail loops at the Borders 8 hour Challenge at Rock UK Whithaugh Park as you race to complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in eight hours. Electronic timing records each lap and finishers earn a prize.

Take on a scenic 10 km trail around Kendal on 22 November 2025, with limestone scars, cobbled climbs and views over Morecambe Bay. A friendly, not for profit event by Ourea Events supporting Kendal Mountain Rescue.

Run 50 km with 900 m ascent around Kendal, linking summits and landmarks before finishing at the Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp. Expect well stocked aid stations, live tracking and a festival finish atmosphere.

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Trail Runs (10km and 5km) plus a 1.2km Festive Fun Run take place at Hermitage of Braid House in Edinburgh. The 1‑lap, mixed‑terrain courses traverse the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill nature..

Join the Hermitage Trail Runs on 23 Nov 2025 at Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, featuring 10km, 5km and a festive 1.2km fun run for kids. Enjoy scenic off road laps, post race treats and a race memento while supporting local charitie..

Join the intimate Lancashire Loop Trail Run on 23 November in Blackpool for looped trail routes from 10K to ultra. Run with just 100 entries and enjoy bespoke medals and post race goodies.

Recce the Lakeland 100 route, 26 miles from Coniston to Buttermere, on 23 November 2025. For confirmed 2026 entrants only; coach transport, medical cover and checkpoints provided, but expect rough ground and possible night finishes.

Join Kong Running for the Kong Winter Series at Stybarrow Dodd on 29 Nov 2025, starting from Thirlmere People's Hall. A classic fell run celebrating the series tenth year run in reverse order, perfect for adventurous winter runners.

Take on a 50 miles winter route from Marsden to Ilkley following six Stanza Stones adorned with Simon Armitage poems. Timed with a 24 hour limit, this scenic moorland challenge passes Haworth for a poetic, rugged adventure.

Join the Don't Stop Be Leafin' 5k Dash at Kiplin Hall for a crisp autumn trail through formal gardens, woodland and grassy paths. Spectator friendly, it wraps up with a hot drink and spiced flapjack for finishers and plenty of cheering spot..

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap in Ennerdale on 6 December. This scenic 2.5 mile out and back to the summit features staggered handicap starts for a friendly, competitive fell run.

Take on the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat, a tough winter ultra across the wild Cheviot hills of Northumberland covering about 55 miles. Expect a changeable course, GPS tracking, a 24 hour time limit and camping by HQ for a proper weeken..

Tackle the scenic but challenging Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain Half Marathon on 7 Dec 2025, with trails, rocky sections and marshland. Limited to 140 runners, finishers receive a medal and goody bag.

Join a friendly all abilities group run on 7 December 2025 at Land of Oak and Iron, Derwent Walk with qualified coaches. Interval training with hill efforts covers roughly 5 to 7 miles in about 75 minutes for fitness and fun.

Join Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 for scenic forest runs with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed 5K and 10K loops with individual starts make this a relaxed dog friendly event for runners with or without dogs.

Explore a magical 11.1 km winter trail around Stonyhurst College on the Tolkien Trail, through ancient woodlands, riverside views and historic bridges. Enjoy chip timing, medal, event village and prizes for top finishers and best fancy dres..