Trail Running calendar near Dalston 2025-2026

Run the classic Grasmere Gallop, a waymarked 42 km trail marathon looping around Grasmere and nearby valleys with Lake District scenery. Finishers earn a Langdale slate medal and cake after a testing day on the fells.

Settle Saunter in the Yorkshire Dales on 31 May 2026 offers 10k, half marathon and 23 mile routes across scenic footpaths and bridleways. Run by the Rotary Club to raise funds for local and global charities, with a cafe on site.

Push for the summit at Stickle Grind 650, a fierce 2.4 km uphill trail with 650 m of ascent through classic Lake District scenery. Expect marked routes, checkpoints, live music and a summit finish at Harrison Stickle.

Run 100 km along the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory, passing castles, harbours and dramatic sea views. Waymarked and supported with feed stations and medical cover, with a 24 hour cutoff.

Tackle 56 miles along the stunning Southern Upland Way in Ultra Scotland 50 on 6 June 2026, featuring 2,447 m of climbing and live GPS tracking for supporters. Expect a rugged, scenic test across wild Scottish hills.

Take on Ultra Scotland 100, a 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the stunning Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels. Tackle remote Scottish hills, strict cut offs and earn a commemorative buckle for finishing.

Take on a 24 hour 50 mile traverse from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennine moors, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones and the historic village of Haworth. Expect rugged climbs, live tracking and hearty checkpoints to keep you moving.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.

Choose 38 km race or 60 km ultra at Rab Scafell Sky on 6 June 2026 in the Lake District, summiting England's highest peak across rugged single track mountain terrain. Fully marked and timed with checkpoints for a true skyrunning test.

Tackle the Glentress 8 Hour Challenge on 6 June 2026: run as many 4.366 mile trail loops as you can in eight hours, each lap climbing about 830 ft. Test your endurance, chase a half, full or ultra result and earn a finisher prize.

Join this lively BOFRA championship fell race in Kettlewell, featuring a fast start up to a skyline ridge, a cairn turnaround and a quick scree descent. Short but sharp course welcomes juniors and seniors for a thrilling local challenge.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

The Ulverston Fell Race on 13 June 2026 is a short, punchy climb to Flan Fell with great views and a friendly village atmosphere. Races for kids through seniors make it ideal for families and hill runners alike.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Forcett Hall estate with a 5 km loop or a 10 km two lap option on fairly flat but potentially muddy terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail run is perfect for trail shoe lovers and outdoor fans.

The Hopper at Hamsterley Forest is a timed loop trail with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats on 4.1 mile laps with 660 ft climb. On course aid, camping, keepsakes and night running under head torches add to the challenge and atmosphere.

Buckden Pike is Barlick Fell Runners’ classic fell race held on Buckden Pike. The event was first run in 1981, with the route designed by Peter Jebb after Buckden Gala invited him; he and his wife Anne led the race for two decades. In 1987,..

Run a scenic trail half in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales, across riverside paths and moorland with steep climbs and great Wharfedale views. Expect about 900 m of ascent, on course support and a generous post race meal.

Run the summer Cheviot Goat, around 50 miles through the remote Cheviot hills from Ingram. Big skies, wild terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit make this a true Border country endurance test.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.