Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Experience a flat trail run through the Fox Rush Farm Community Woodland with 3k and 5k options. Enjoy chip timed races on established paths organized by New Marske Harriers and receive a burger and medal at the finish.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a 5 km and 10 km event at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley on 4 June 2026. It is organized by Its Grim Up North Running with modest entry fees and participant feedback on route signage and finish treats.

A five mile hilly fell race around Kettlewell with grassy tracks, climbs and fast descents. Entry is limited to 100 and fees are £6 for EA affiliated runners and £8 for non affiliated runners.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026 is a 2.4 km vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn near Ambleside that gains 650 m to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with a manned checkpoint, safety team, and a recycled medal for finishers.

An evening trail event at Sledmere House featuring a scenic 10 km route through chalk valleys and woodland, plus a 3.6 km Trail Taster and a childrens Fun Run. Chip timing and medals are provided for finishers.

A 38 km skyrunning event in the Central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree, summiting England's highest mountain. Entries require runners aged 19 or older and a competency attestation.

Trail races from about 16 km to 50 km around Otley with marked routes, checkpoints, a 50 km relay for teams of four, mandatory kit requirements, and parking at Station Top.

A technical 21 km trail run in Great and Little Langdale on 6 June 2026, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. The course has 850 m of ascent, marked trails, a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache seed bomb medal.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

A trail running event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options plus a 60 km relay. Profits are donated to Teesside Samaritans and the routes were updated from 2025.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

A 100 km coastal trail from near Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory, passing historic sites and seaside towns. The waymarked, supported point to point course includes five feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off..

Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 June 2026 is the first event in the Yorkshire Dales Classics series. The AM mountain course covers 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent and is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and a 350 runner limit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A 13.2 mile, fully flagged trail race on 6 June 2026 around Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton with over 2,000 feet of ascent, SPORTident timing and prizes totaling over £800.

Trail running at Coniston with marshalled, well marked 10k and 16k routes around Coniston Water, on mainly hard packed trails. The event features water stations, live music, local food stalls, live results and event photography.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.