Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2025-2026

Take on the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright coast to coast, Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines, Nine Standards and into the Yorkshire Dales. Expect wild scenery, 1400m ascent and self sufficiency vibe..

Run Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors in the Moors Traverse, about 80 km with 1,600 m of climb finishing at Robin Hoods Bay. Self sufficient runners get staffed checkpoints, maps and a transported drop bag.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.

Join MindOverMoors The OG on 4 April 2026 for a scenic 10 km trail in the North Yorkshire Moors supporting mental health awareness. Limited to 200 runners with post race treats at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

Explore the rolling Yorkshire Wolds from Driffield Showground on 11 to 12 April 2026 with 30 mile and 50 mile LDWA routes. Enjoy checkpoint support, camping and a hearty finishers meal as you tackle classic countryside trails.

Enjoy a scenic 7.4 mile coastal route from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to the Charm Bracelet and back, with dramatic cliff top views and a Saltburn checkpoint. Friendly vibe, finishers medal and snacks await.

RunThrough Lake District Festival in Keswick features scenic 53k and 23k routes past Derwent Water, Scafell Pike and Catbells. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, a themed medal, chip timing, well stocked aid stations and a hot post race meal.

Run the Charm Bracelet Marathon along the dramatic north east coast from Redcar to Whitby, with sandy shores, cliff top trails and varied terrain. A scenic 26.5 mile challenge that welcomes walkers and rewards top finishers.

Experience a scenic trail half from Redcar to the fishing village of Staithes, following coastal paths, beaches and the Cleveland Way. Expect varied underfoot terrain and 1591 ft of climbing for a rewarding coastal challenge.

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.