Trail Running calendar near Dodd Wood 2026-2027

Wasdale, held at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026, is a BOFRA fell race of 2.40 miles (3.8 km) with about 700 m of climb to Kirk Fell. Mandatory taped-seam waterproofs are required for juniors and seniors.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A trail half marathon on official pathways around Rivington, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 October 2026. Organised by Chorley Women FC, the race requires prior half marathon experience.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

Withins Skyline is a 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park with about 820 ft of ascent. The senior race is part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing while junior races feature goody bags and fancy dress prizes.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham with fully signed laps and flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal, goody bag and distance pins, with aid stations and vegan options on course.

A self navigated 50k route from Grassington across the Yorkshire Dales with 1260 m ascent, GPX navigation, aid stations and live tracking. Map reading and fell experience are required.

The 2026 UKA British Fell and Hill Relays are the national fell and hill running relay championships held at Todmorden Cricket Club and hosted by Todmorden Harriers Running Club, using a four leg relay format.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A multi-distance trail event on the Nidderdale Way that visits Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks, with supplied trackers, checkpoint support, a mandatory kit list and options from 13 to 55 mile distances.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A 38 mile ultramarathon and a four leg relay around Jedburgh on 24 October 2026, with marked route, checkpoints and compulsory safety kit. Limited entry and team places; event proceeds support local charities.

A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a fully off road loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 200 with prizes for top finishers and an extra award for anyone exceeding 100 mile.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

An obstacle course race for dogs and owners on Aske estate near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Routes of 5 km and 10 km feature marked obstacles and an 850 metre assault section through mud and water.

Trail events at Helvellyn in Glenridding feature marked, marshalled courses around Ullswater with varied off road terrain. Distances include 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options with specific age and time rules.