Trail Running calendar near Downham 2026-2027

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale, starting near Grinton and finishing at the Dales Bike Centre. The route combines moorland tracks, pasture and short road sections, includes a self navigated Wensleydale loop, and..

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

Trail event at Dodd Wood offering marked 8K and 5K loop options with significant ascent. Individual starts accommodate runners with dogs, and the event is chip timed with GPX files available.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

A head-torch trail event around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options with on-course water, a medal for finishers, and a maximum field of 150 entrants.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 10k evening trail race set entirely within the Kiplin Hall estate, with a marked course through formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths. Finishers receive a hot drink and cake and there are trophies for top finishers.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

The Tideswell Terminator is an 8.9 km trail race in Tideswell on 10 October. The hilly route gains 267 m, passes Peters Stone and Hay Cop, and finishes at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 miles trail race from Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone through forests, fields and riverside paths, featuring 1,700 feet of elevation, a halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a voucher for a free pint redeemable on race day.

Rivington Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon 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 multi terrain trail event at Endcliffe Park featuring a 10k trail and a 2.5k children's fun run. The event attracts over 1,000 runners annually and uses grass, paved paths and woodland trails.

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 Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.