Trail Running calendar near Downham 2025-2026

Moors Traverse follows Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, an 80 km route with about 1600 m of climb. Expect self sufficiency, friendly support points and a shoreline finish with a finisher medal.

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 the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only trail through scenic Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits. Enjoy an out and back course, a finisher medal, cake and hot drinks by the campfire while supporting Women's Aid.

Join MindOverMoors The OG! on 4 April 2026 at Yorkshire Cycle Hub for a scenic 10km trail across the North York Moors raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Entries are limited to 200 so sign up early.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

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 scenic moorland, woodland and field trails in the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races on 11 April 2026 with 10k and half marathon options. Waymarked routes, feed stations and hot finish food make for a welcoming day.

Tackle the 35th Allendale Challenge, a tough 26 miles across peat bogs and peaks in the North Pennines to raise funds for the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Rugged terrain and big views reward entrants.

Run the scenic Ripon Rowel and visit Fountains Abbey, Hackfall Woods and other historic spots at the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger hosted from Studley Roger Village Hall. Distances to suit all levels with medals, shirts and hot food.

Calderdale Hike on 11 April 2026 features 16, 24 and 35 mile circular routes across Pennine valleys and moors with big climbs and great views. Proceeds support 24th St Paul's Scouts and entrants aged 14 plus are welcome.

Challenge the Yorkshire Wolds at The Woldsman on 11 to 12 April 2026 from Driffield Showground with 30 mile and 50 mile routes. Enjoy camping, hearty checkpoint food and a friendly ultramarathon vibe to kick off your spring.

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.