Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Join the Cross Keys Road and Fell Relay in Uppermill for a spirited team race across road and fell in the South West Pennines. Teams of four run two road and two fell legs from the Cross Keys Inn, with pre entry and on site entries welcome.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Trail races at Raby Castle include 5km, 10km and Half Marathon routes through parkland and woodland with live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

Challenge yourself on the hilly trails of Bronte Country in this half marathon supporting Sue Ryder. All finishers are rewarded with pie, peas, and a commemorative memento. The event starts at Penistone Hill Country Park in Haworth.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series invites you to set your own pace in Knaresborough. Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon distance, with flexible entry options on the day. Every finisher receives a jumble medal, hot food, and a drink.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Explore Hamsterley Forest on a scenic half marathon trail run. The undulating course winds through pine woods and clearings. Every finisher receives a themed medal and free photos.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage valleys of the Lake District National Park across four distances, from a 22km trail to a 184km ultra. The event donates a portion of entry fees to conservation and offers ITRA points. Entries for the longes..

Choose your challenge on a scenic trail run past seven Yorkshire reservoirs. Distances range from a half marathon to a 34-mile ultramarathon. The event finishes in Otley with food, a medal, and a T-shirt for all participants.

Event Overview The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon held on a looped course around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The second edition is scheduled for Saturday 26 September 2026, starting and finishing at The Piazza in M..

Take on a classic 10 km fell race in the scenic Lake District village of Orton. The route features 258 m of climb across rough ground. Junior races are also held on the day.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

This is a demanding AL category fell race over roughly 22 km with 1535 m of ascent, featuring a new anticlockwise route. It starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, is a Lakeland Classics Trophy counter, and strictly requires traditional..

Thieveley Pike Fell Race The Thieveley Pike Fell Race takes place on Saturday 26th September. It is a category AS fell race. The course is 4.3 miles (7 km) long with 1310 ft (400 m) of ascent. Registration is at St John’s Church Hall in Hol..

Explore the spectacular 1,000-acre grounds of Harewood House on these autumn trail runs. Choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes through gardens, woodlands, and farmland. The event welcomes Canicross runners and offers chip timing and a finish..

A fun, short fell relay race in Malham where teams are formed on the day. The route features a steep climb up Cawden Hill before a straight downhill descent. All entry fees are donated to charity.

A classic fell race in the Forest of Bowland, the Waddington Fell Race covers 11.3 km with over 400 meters of ascent. It starts and finishes at the Waddington Village Club, with full FRA kit required. Prizes are awarded across many age cate..

Run a scenic 10 km through Rising Sun Country Park across grassland, woodland and a nature reserve with muddy patches and climbs. Canicross friendly, timed and finishing with medals and event photos.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Blackpool's parks and nature reserve on 27 September 2026, with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every trail lover. Limited to 100 entrants, finishers receive a bespoke medal and post race goodies.