Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

A 200 mile single stage ultramarathon on 22 May 2026 running from Kingston upon Hull along the Wolds Way and the Cleveland Way to Helmsley. Competitors must use motorised support teams and complete the route within 60 hours.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

A 32-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon in East Lancashire that links four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails, with map and GPX support, notable climb, and specific kit and navigation requirements.

A 110 mile single stage trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36 hour time limit, passing coastal towns and the North York Moors. Entries open July 2025 and are managed via SiEntries.

WEEKEND 9 is a waymarked 25.5 km route in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded and unloaded categories with safety teams on course and concludes with a finisher patch and an end of race pint.

Traditional fell race covering about 11 km with roughly 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring self-navigation and passing three checkpoints under FRA rules. Pre-entry is required and junior races plus a village..

A chip-timed fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 offering a senior 6 mile race and a range of junior distances from 1 km to 6 km, with age grading per FRA rules and prizes for individual and team categories.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Race scenic but testing trails through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District on 24 May 2026, with panoramic lake and mountain views plus steep climbs and fast descents. Half marathon or 10K, medal, refreshments and canicross welcome.

A flat, friendly trail run from Pelican Park into East Hull countryside via the TransPennine and Hornsea Rail Trails, with distances from 5k to marathon. Marshalled course, regular aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

A series of measured races through Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 24 May 2026, from a Junior 2K to a Half Marathon. Traffic-free multi-terrain routes, chip timing, finisher medals and race-day facilities at Race HQ in Hulne Park.

Austwick Amble is a 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on 25 May 2026, featuring 365 m of ascent, junior races across several distances, and prizes including bonuses for new course records.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Join Low Fell Running Club at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026 for a scenic multi terrain race with a 5.5 mile senior route and 1.5 mile junior races. Expect chip timing, prizes and a friendly club atmosphere that suits all abilities.

Enjoy scenic Yorkshire routes from Fisherman Inn in Bingley with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on 30 May 2026. Finishers get a jumble medal, hot food and a choice of beer or soft drink for a great weekend run.

Take on the Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley on Sat 30 May 2026, an 18 mile Lake District route from Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, with big climbs and sweeping views. Pre entry only for adult runners.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.