Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

A single-stage 200 mile ultramarathon across the Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland Way, starting in Kingston upon Hull and finishing in Helmsley. The race has a 60 hour limit, strict checkpoint cutoffs and requires motorised support teams and m..

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

Backyard ultra at Hunters Greave, Leeds where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. Silver event status offers qualification toward the gold world team championship.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra through the South Pennines that links the four Panopticons art installations, starting in Blackburn and finishing in Trawden. The route uses established trails and includes navigation, ascent and rural s..

A 110-mile single-stage trail ultramarathon on 23 May 2026 along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley. Runners have 36 hours, a compulsory kit list and tracker is included.

Weekend 9 is a waymarked 25 km trail event in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded, runner and walker categories, staffed checkpoints and a downloadable GPX file for navigation.

A traditional fell race of 6.74 miles (10.8 km) with 412 m ascent around Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring navigation, three checkpoints and a 2h15 time limit under FRA rules; junior races and a country fair accompany the even..

A fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 featuring a 6 mile senior race, a 6 km U18 race and junior races from U10 to U18, chip timed with age grading under FRA rules and prizes for top and age category finishers.

Run Nidderdale is a marked 10K trail race through Nidderdale countryside on 23 May 2026 from Pateley Bridge Showground. The route includes woodland, moorland, a trig point ridge and a steep finish descent with prizes and charitable proceeds..

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

MacTuffX Blackburn at Witton Park blends ten functional Xercises with repeated running in solo, doubles or relay formats. Multiple distance options and a LITE weight division are offered for adults aged 18 and above.

A two-day multisport weekend at Aireville Park with junior and adult triathlons, an 8 km trail run, junior runs and two cycling sportives, including a closed 900 m loop for children.

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Routes use firm forest trails with steep climbs, wide views of lakes and mountains, live chip timing, and one leashed dog allowed per runner.

Trail runs from Pelican Park along the TransPennine and Hornsea Rail Trails on flat, well surfaced trails. Multiple distances from 5k to marathon, marshalled course, aid stations about every three miles, finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A short up and down fell race in Coniston, Cumbria, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent over 1.00 miles with 900 feet of climb. The event counts for the BOFRA Championship and includes junior and senior routes.

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.

Scenic multi terrain races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle on 24 May 2026, featuring 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k. The traffic free event includes chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

A 10 leg relay along the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle on 24 May 2026, limited to 25 teams from UKA affiliated clubs. Timing is provided, team entry and fee details apply and a donation will support National Trails.