Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2025-2026

Orienteering at Beverley Westwood on Sunday 11 January offers runnable common land, small woods and some climbs across courses for all abilities from White to Brown. Golf greens are out of bounds and dogs are welcome under control.

Take on winter fell at Giggleswick School on 11 January 2026 with a testing 6.2 km course and 135 m of climb to challenge your trail legs. Advance entry via Helm Hill is required and juniors are welcome to join shorter races.

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a scenic trail race around Leeds and Meanwood Valley on 17 Jan 2026 with 14, 20 and 34 mile routes. Courses are off road through green spaces with checkpoints, trackers, UTMB qualifier and a finisher medal.

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Cod Beck to Helmsley with experienced leaders and sweepers, checkpoints en route and soup at the finish. Expect winter moorland conditions so bring warm, waterproof kit and essentials.

Tackle Hebden 2026, a winter long distance walk and run from Mytholmroyd offering 22 mile or 15 mile routes across steep Pennine terrain, not suited to beginners. Entries limited to 500 include refreshments en route and a finish meal.

Evening recce from Ambleside to Coniston for Lakeland 50 and 100 runners, covering about 16 miles of the official course. Expect night navigation and full kit requirements as you preview race weekend under torchlight.

Green Gateways is a trail run around Leeds on the Greenway and Meanwood Valley Trail, threading near city parks and green spaces. Pick 14, 20 or 34 mile routes with checkpoints and trackers for a rewarding urban trail adventure.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Join the Stanbury Splash, a scenic 12 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park, with 400 m climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, entries are limited and prizes include Soreen loaves and vet awards.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham for a scenic trail Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views; walkers welcome. Pick laps in a 7 hour window from 3km to 50km, with aid stations, vegan options and themed medals.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Pick 10 km or 16 kilometres along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire on mixed towpath and trail. Marshalled and marked, the cupless winter race has refill stations and extras so bring your own bottle and warm waterproofs.

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Experience the Lewis Burn 10 km night trail in Kielder Forest, weaving mountain bike trails and forest tracks with a sharp climb and thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands series with prizes on the night and series points up for grabs.

Light up your night at the Dalby Forest Head Torch Challenge, a fun 5 mile trail race through atmospheric singletrack and woodland. Expect muddy, adventurous terrain and a lively community vibe for runners of all abilities.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

The North of England Cross Country Championships come to Pontefract Race Course on 24 January 2026, with races for U13 to senior athletes on a challenging parkland course. Chip timing and club colours required, entries close 18 January.

Run the flat, scenic Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026, with options of 10km or half marathon across paths, trails and sand. All finishers get a medal and refreshments, and one well behaved dog is welcome per runner.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tigger Tor is a classic winter fell race from Fox House on 25 January 2026, taking runners across Houndkirk, Burbage and Hathersage Moors in a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigation and mandatory kit make it a true fell challenge.