Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

An off road obstacle course race for dogs and owners at Aske estate near Richmond. Options include 5km with at least 38 obstacles and 10km with at least 53 obstacles, with many obstacles marked for dog participation.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Marked and marshalled trail events from Jenkins Field in Glenridding, offering 5k, 10k and 15k routes into the Helvellyn foothills with age limits, time limits and on site facilities including registration, baggage storage and shuttle buses..

Looped full and half marathons around Gargrave with a multi-terrain route to the Broughton Stone Circle, three refreshment stations per loop and sustainable finisher medals; volunteer-led and raising funds for attendance at the World Scout..

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

A coastal running event in Seaham with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue. A one minute silence precedes each race; live chip timing and finisher medal, T shirt and snack are provided.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

Trail events of 10k and 14k on Ullswater on 1st November 2026, with boat sailings to the start when possible, waymarked and marshalled courses, compulsory kit and contingency routes if boats cannot operate.

Trail event at Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering marked, chip-timed 5K and 10K loops with GPX files and the option to run with up to two dogs on wide forest paths.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 10 km BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m of ascent, run over a fast, muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a steep return climb; race HQ is at the Shepherds Rest Inn in Todmorden.

An annual November off road run of 11k around Burley Moor starting and finishing at Scalebor Park. The marked route climbs to the high point near the Great Skirtful of Stones and often includes muddy, steep sections.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.