Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2025-2026

The Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn Trail Races, held at Saltburn Learning Campus in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK, are part of a challenging series of six trail marathons set in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. The event offers three circular race distances: a full marathon (28 mile..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10-mile winter night trail run held in the scenic Simonside Hills near Rothbury, Northumberland. This unique event challenges runners to navigate the rugged terrain after dark, all while "dodging" mythical Duergar creatures said to mislead travelers. Suitable for both f..

NAV4 LAW75 is a challenging 75-mile winter endurance event taking place from Skipton to Appleby, following the scenic Lady Anne's Way with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey. Scheduled over a weekend in February 2026, participants can race continuously or opt for an overnight break. The r..

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event held in East Lancashire, starting from Barley at the foot of Pendle Hill. Participants can choose between a full 45-mile circular route with 6,100 feet of ascent or a shorter 30-mile option with 4,500 feet of climbing. The course traverses pict..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

Windy Hill is a challenging 12-mile trail race held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing at the historic Rams Head Inn, a 450-year-old venue known for its cozy atmosphere and excellent food. The course features over 2,000 feet of climbing, taking runners through moorland trails with scenic view..

The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM is a road running event held in the scenic Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, UK, scheduled for February 8, 2026. The race features two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10km (6.2 miles), both starting and finishing near Cockermouth Town Centre. The rout..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course featuring mainly paths and one trail section. The 5k is one lap, the 10k two laps, and the half mara..

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle will take place in Harrogate on Saturday 14 February 2026. You can run between 14 and 35 miles.

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic long-distance walking and running event held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England. It features two walking distances—17 miles (short route) and 24 miles (long route)—while runners participate only on the long route. The course passes through pi..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging yet runnable 19-mile race held near Milnthorpe, accessible from the M6. The undulating course features scenic highlights such as Dalham Deer Park, Leighton Hall, and Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, with chances to spot wildlife like fallow deer and peregrine fal..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria. This night-time event offers a unique trail running experience, combining the wild and peaceful atmosphere of running through a forest under moonlight. The fully marked, hilly course features..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra dist..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route, both offering beautiful countryside views. The event welcomes walkers and runners aged 16..

The Endurancelife Northumberland event offers trail running races along the dramatic Northumberland coastline, featuring distances of 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set against stunning scenery including sandy beaches, dunes, rocky cliffs, and iconic Bamburgh Castle, the course is..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event returning for its seventh year, offering participants a choice between 5 or 10-mile routes around the scenic Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. The courses feature a mix of terrain, including fi..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. The course follows part of the iconic Lykewake long-distance footpath, visiting historic sites such as Lilla Howe, home to the oldest cross on the Moors, and Louven Howe, a Neolithic/..

The Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon trail event set in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course is an easy-to-navigate, undulating but non-technical 13.1-mile route with 1,200 feet of elevation ga..

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Scheduled for March 7, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 25 km trail run (5 Res's), a 44 km off-road marathon (10 Res's), and a 60 km ultra marathon (15 Res's). Th..