Trail Running calendar near Dalston 2026-2027

A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A multi-distance running event on 9 May 2027 through Avenham Park and nearby green spaces in Preston. Routes use hard park paths with marked laps, on-course refreshments, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger will take place in Studley Roger on Saturday 15 May 2027.

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods south of Osmotherley, with forest tracks, ancient trods and extensive moorland views. Entry is limited to 50 runners and there is a four hour time limit.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route uses South Pennines trails, includes a GPX file and requires navigational ability and specific off road kit.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail beside the River Wear in Durham. Runners choose distance from a minimum of 3 km, with themed medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A waymarked 100 km coastal ultra from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory with six feed stations, medical cover and marshals. The point to point route includes tracking, a bag drop and a finisher medal and merchandise.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 63 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 4400 m ascent on technical single track trails. Based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, the event includes four feed stations, electronic timing and tracking, and is part of the Skyrunner National..

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

A multi-distance trail challenge based at Kendal through the Southern Lake District, featuring a 100 km loop via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and Lake Windermere. The event offers covered rest stops, GPS tracking, camping options and finishers i..

Trail running at Coniston with marked, marshalled routes offering *10 km* and *16 km* options, scenic lake and fell views, live event village facilities, timed results and age and time entry requirements.

A 56 miles trail ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland on 5 June 2027, with live GPS tracking, mandatory kit and staffed checkpoints. Entry is limited to 400 places and the overall cut off is 20 hours.

The Stanza Stones Summer Edition will take place in Ilkley on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run 50 miles.

A multi distance Spartan obstacle weekend at Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and a kids race. The event includes coastal countryside terrain and a Trifecta option across all three adult races.

A trail running event around Coniston Water with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Well marked and marshalled courses, feed stations and an event village with food, live music and race commentary.