Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2025-2026

On 27 September tackle Waddington Fell Race, a scenic 11.3 km challenge with 415 m ascent from Waddington village. It is well marshalled with mountain rescue present and on the day entry for £5, making it a friendly but testing fell outing.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Challenging fell race at Wasdale Head that climbs to the summit of Kirk Fell with steep ascent and descent to test your legs. A BOFRA counter with separate junior and senior routes and compulsory waterproof kit for older runners.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

Take on the Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales 50k on 17 October 2026, a scenic but challenging self navigated trail through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and moorland. Expect rugged trails, live tracking, aid stations and a finisher meal.

Rip n Run XL is a tough endurance run on Ripponden moorland near Hebden Bridge with 40 and 80 mile options, serious climbs and supported checkpoints. Expect hot food at HQ and sweeping West Yorkshire views to reward the effort.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Run the Old Mother Shipton Soft Shoe Shuffle in historic Knaresborough on a scenic 6.5 mile trail loop with distances from 10k to ultra for every level. Enjoy marshalled trails, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run scenic reservoirs and woodland trails around Shotley Bridge with 25 km or 53 km circular options at the Four Reservoirs Ultra. Enjoy aid stations, live chip timing and a finishers top and medal.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

The Endurancelife | North York Moors will take place in Ravenscar on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Halloween on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from a Ghostly 1 Mile family run to an ultra, with bespoke medals and spooky treats. Fancy dress is encouraged and spot prizes will be awarded.

Race You To The Summit is a classic 4.3 mile fell race from the Summit Inn up to the White House and back, with about 260 m of climbing through Pennine moorland. Come in Halloween fancy dress for the costume competition and prizes.

Run the Dark Skies Run at Wooler beneath Northumberland National Park's starry skies on 31 October 2026. Pick 10 km or Half Marathon routes, fully marked with stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported night trail.