Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

A 10.9 km fell race with about 610 m of climb in the South/West Pennines near Portsmouth village. The flagged route has steep rough climbs and descents and requires full FRA kit.

A non-profit 10 mile race at Delph Cricket Club on 21 March 2026, offered as a run or a weighted TAB with 35 lb pack; the course includes 1447 ft of climb and proceeds support the Royal Marines Charity and the Firefighters Charity.

The Pendulum is a demanding fell race over 11 miles in the Cheviot Hills. Participants must conquer both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, facing over 3,600 feet of ascent. This event includes a timed course, mandatory kit, and a finisher med..

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.

A head torch trail run offering half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The event starts from Swinsty Moor Car Park and requires a head torch and mobile phone. Every finisher receives a medal.

A night fell race from Barley up Pendle Hill and across Ogden Clough covering 9.2 km with 350 m climb. The route is marshalled and partially marked; a head torch, OL21 map and full FRA kit are required.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

Navigate a challenging 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors in this classic event. It's a major fundraiser for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team, featuring manned checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Essential kit i..

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley on 28 March 2026, about 10.5–11 km with 380 m ascent. The unmarked route requires map and compass, full FRA kit is mandatory, and entry is limited to 50 runners.

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

A club-run fell event from Barley Village Hall featuring a senior course of 4.5 miles and 1500 ft ascent and junior races for U10 to U18 on private farmland. Entries are available on the day and results are published online.

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast path from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. It traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, focusing on self-sufficiency. Participants receive detailed mapping and support..

Overview The Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s coast to coast walking route. It begins at Ingleby Cross Village Hall in Ingleby Cross and finishes on the shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. The route follows the no..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.