Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering approx. 45 miles or a 30 mile option for runners and walkers, waymarked across moorland and villages with required winter kit and navigation.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Trail races from Grizedale Visitor Centre in the Lake District on varied, undulating forest tracks. Options include a 13-mile half and a 26-mile marathon with an eastern loop toward Windermere, compulsory kit and timed cut offs apply.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

A flat trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal with multiple distances, marshals and drink stations. Canal side facilities are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal and treats.

Coastal trail running at Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across sandy beaches and dunes. The linear CTS course is part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season and earns leaderboard points.

A circular 14 mile trail half marathon across the Yorkshire Wolds on undulating, non technical terrain with GPX and marked junctions. Plantable wildflower medal, charity donations from entry fees, and a five hour overall cut off.

A trail half marathon on 21 February 2027 from Levisham Village Hall across North York Moors terrain and through the Hole of Horcum. The circa 13.1 mile route includes two checkpoints, a 5 hour limit, mandatory kit and limited places.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon options on hilly trails through Hulne Park and castle grounds, live chip timing, free parking, and a £4-per-entry donation to NE Youth.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft of ascent around the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Four checkpoints supply water and snacks and walkers are welcome with a 12 hour cut off.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Trail runs of 10 km and 20 km take place at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 with chip timing and medals for finishers. Pre registration is required and there is a three hour cut off time.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027, run on marked, chip timed forest trails with views over Coniston Water. Runners may bring up to two dogs and a 12k option is also available.