Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

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.

Join the Hubble Bubble and Ghostly 1 Mile on Halloween along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for a fun, flat out and back run. Fancy dress, bespoke medals and spooky treats with spot prizes make this a festive must do.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Run the Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn on 31 October 2026, from Glenridding on Ullswater into the foothills of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes across scenic, varied trail terrain for a crisp autumn challenge.

Join a memorial run from the Tommy War Memorial along Seaham seafront on scenic 5 km or 10 km routes across road, promenade and coastal trails. Finishers get medals and tees and proceeds help the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Scenic trail runs from Glenridding around Ullswater, offering 10k and 14k options with a unique steamer start when conditions allow. Expect rocky, rooty trails, compulsory kit checks and a memorable lakeside finish.

Moonlight Meander is an atmospheric nighttime trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir near Otley, with looped woodland routes run in the dark. Choose about 3 or 6.7 miles and enjoy marshals, feed stations, a bespoke medal and post ra..

Enjoy scenic reservoir running at Swinsty and Fewston Lakeside Dash, fully marshalled on undulating woodland paths around a 6.7 mile loop. Distances from 10k to marathon suit all abilities, with bespoke medals and post race treats.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

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.

Tackle stunning moorland and coastline at Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland on 7 November 2026, part of the iconic Hardmoors series. Choose a full trail marathon, half marathon or 10k for a rugged, navigational challenge with spectacular views.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join the Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham for a scenic trail along the River Wear with cathedral views. Complete 3 km or more to earn a themed Remembrance medal in this timed event that includes a two minute silence.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Run Bolton Abbey on 8 November 2026 offers scenic, hilly trails through Bolton Abbey with distances from a family 2.4 mile to a half marathon. A Remembrance Day silence will be observed and proceeds support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Tackle the Wadsworth Half Trog, a rugged 9.3 mile course with about 1,400 ft of climbing across muddy moorland and partly flagged routes. Brilliant for fell runners who like a compact, challenging off road outing on 8 November 2026.

Run the Wharfedale Skyline near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley, choosing from a half marathon, a 20 mile race or a 34 mile ultramarathon with views of Otley Chevin, Cow and Calf Rocks and Lindley Wood Reservoir. Field capped at 200 for a friend..