Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2026-2027

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn Massif with 2700 m ascent, pre selection entry and mandatory rock climbing experience. The event includes a marked course, GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

A 57 km, 3700 m ascent mountain race around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 18 July 2026. The course is marked and includes exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and carries ITRA UTMB points.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent, technical trails over St Sunday Crag, manned checkpoints, electronic timing and post-race soup; organised by Lake District Sky Trails.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile children's fun run, a water station, bespoke finisher medals and an event village with café and stalls.

A classic AM fell race in Ingleton held during the town gala, covering 11 km 6.8 mi with 600 m of ascent. The route uses public footpaths to the Ingleborough summit and returns to the village.

A 50 miles, 5,500 ft circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Walkers and runners complete the route within 22 hours; electronic trackers are used and participants must be 18 or older.

A 36 mile point-to-point ultra from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle with chip timing, live tracking, six checkpoints and mandatory kit. Pre-registration only, age 18+, entry fee £65 and a 10 hour maximum time limit.

Turnslack Fell Race on 18 July 2026 is a Category BM fell race covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent around Calderbrook. Race HQ is at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields.

A mixed-team fell relay in Eskdale, Lake District, hosted by Black Combe Runners. Four paired legs cover about 38 km on unmarked mountain terrain; teams of eight must navigate without GPS and proceeds support St Bega's Primary School.

A timed loop event at Northallerton Rugby Club where participants run a one kilometre loop every thirty minutes for up to 24 hours. The event raises funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and is for adults aged 18 and over.

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

A clockwise 12.3 miles horseshoe around Kentmere Valley with about 3300 ft of ascent, ridge running over Ill Bell High Street and Kentmere Pike. The race follows FRA rules with required kit and strict checkpoint cutoffs.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, featuring dirt tracks, stream crossings, boggy sections and an exposed moorland route. Mandatory waterproofs and basic navigation kit are required and water top ups are provided on rout..

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

A flat 5 mile, two-lap trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with prizes, a finisher gift and a small donation to Friends of the Woods; entry is limited and parking is a short walk from the race HQ.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.