Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

Experience a weekday trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs under the stars. Choose from 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances with every finisher receiving a medal.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Fremington Edge. This marked course features technical trails and mining hushes with a scenic finish along Arkle Beck.

Enjoy an out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Choose between six, ten, or thirteen miles of scenic trails and paths with legendary post race refreshments at the village hall.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Test your navigation skills on a 24 mile orienteering course through the North York Moors. Open to runners and walkers, this event features manned checkpoints and support from the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team.

Experience a traditional 11 km fell race through the rough terrain of Bollihope Carrs in Co. Durham. Navigate a 380m climb to two summits using map and compass skills in this limited entry event.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Experience a historic fell race at Pendle Hill with routes for both seniors and juniors. This event features a challenging 4.5 mile senior course and multiple youth distances starting from Barley Village Hall.

Follow Wainwrights famous coast to coast route on this 55km ultra through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Experience a self sufficient journey from Kirkby Stephen to the historic Richmond Castle.

Traverse the scenic North York Moors in this 80 km ultra marathon following Wainwright's famed coast to coast route. Experience a self-sufficient adventure from Ingleby Cross to the finish at Robin Hood's Bay.

The Normanby Hall Adventure Race returns for its 11th year in 2026. Tackle a 5 km or 10 km course over a cross-country horse track featuring water, mud, and jumps. All finishers get a medal and cake, with profits supporting local charities.

Explore the scenic forest tracks of Whinlatter Top with 9 km or 12 km trail runs. This chip timed event offers wide runnable paths and is open to runners with or without dogs.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon. This inclusive trail run features a scenic lap course, comprehensive aid stations, and commemorative themed medals.

Experience a 8.3 km fell race through the North York Moors starting from Commondale Village Hall. This event features 220 meters of ascent and offers team categories for both men and women.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Experience an evening trail run through Horwich with this 5km race organized by Winter Hill Runners. The event starts and ends at the Jolley Crofters Public House for a convenient local racing experience.

Experience a fast 50 mile ultra marathon from Manchester to Liverpool following the Trans Pennine Trail and River Mersey. This well supported event features six checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all participants.