Trail Running calendar near Dodd Wood 2026-2027

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Try the Saltwell Harriers Fell Race near Stanhope, County Durham, a scenic 9 km with about 300 m of climb through rugged Northumberland hills. On the day entries available for £5, a welcoming but testing run for fell runners.

Seat Sandal is a Grasmere fell race on 8 July 2026, covering 7.4 km with 700 m of climb through classic Lake District terrain. Day entry only keeps it friendly yet competitive; bring fell kit for steep flagged ascents and technical descents..

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Join the Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside on 11 July 2026 with 100k, 55k, 23k or 14k options from Rothay Park. Waymarked routes through fells and valleys, ample course support and a lively event village make it a must for trail runners.

Fellrunner at Wasdale on Sat 11 Jul 2026 is a classic Lake District 34 km fell race with 2750 m of climbing, testing stamina across rugged terrain and spectacular mountain scenery. Pre entry only and field limited to 250 runners.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, a pure uphill 6 km blast with 850 m of ascent to the summit. Expect steep paths, easy scrambling and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sit..

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

Tackle a technical 29 km Sky Race around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. Fully waymarked with checkpoints and ITRA points, finishers get a wild flower seed medal and a vegan meal.

Run a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell from Patterdale on Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the fully marked trail features checkpoints, a mid race aid station and eco friendly finish treats.

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic trail that ascends the landform and winds through forest paths. Finishers earn bespoke medals while an event village with a cafe and a kids one mile fun run make it a great day out for..

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

Tackle a stunning 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including the climb of Great Shunner Fell. Overnight challenge with checkpoints, trackers and food stops, limited to 250 entrants.