Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2026-2027

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.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

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.

A two day multi sport festival at Duncombe Park combining timed trail running segments and social camping. Entry includes camping, timing chip, food vendors and live music, with a 6 km night run and 10 km, 20 km or 30 km Saturday routes.

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way with 100 km and 45 mile options; the 100 km includes a tidal cutoff. The route is way marked, has five timed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all runners.

Wasdale Fell Race is a long, alpine fell event in the Lake District on 11 July 2026 covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Full FRA kit and a provided tracker are mandatory and several checkpoints have published time limits.

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.

A point to point trail event on 11 July 2026 from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar covering just over 40 miles. The unmarked route is run on a handicap basis and requires mandatory navigation and safety kit.

A one-day trail race at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026, covering 11.1 km with 528 ft elevation through woodland, riverside trails and historic bridges. Entries run from 1 March to 3 July 2026; entry fee £30, minimum age 18.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Town Moor Newcastle is a muddy obstacle course raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 and up, and finishers receive a medal and support materials.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Temple Newsam on Saturday 11 Jul 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Participants aged 13 and over tackle climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap course in staggered 15 minute waves.

A 50K trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering that follows railway lines and passes eight stations, with 3322 ft of elevation. Mixed terrain, four marshaled checkpoints, walkers accepted within a 13 hour limit.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Join the Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships for an exciting day of fell running in Whinlatter Forest Park. With distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5.6 km, this event caters to age groups from Under 10 to Seniors.

Chapelfell Top is a licensed fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent to a 703 m summit. The out and back course runs over track and open fell and requires navigation skills and compulsory kit.