Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2026-2027

A volunteer-run mountain running and walking event in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria offering distances from 5k to an Ultra plus a mountain marathon, a festival-style Basecamp and fundraising for local charities.

The La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six routes at The Yomp, a volunteer run mountain event in Kirkby Stephen that supports local charities during a multi day weekend of running and walking.

Trail runs from Waterside Campsite in Pooley Bridge offering 10km and half marathon routes with live chip timing, finisher medal, optional event t-shirt and on-site parking. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue and allows donations..

A scenic out and back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail, offered over 13, 20 and 32 mile distances with checkpoints, trackers and mandatory kit requirements.

A short fell race at Beckside Farm in Ulverston on 13 June 2026 featuring a climb to the top of Flan Fell and separate turning points for Under 14 and older categories.

Manchester Backyard Ultra at Giants Seat Scout Camp is a timed-loop endurance event on 13 June 2026. Runners repeat a roughly 6.7 km loop each hour until one runner remains; a torch is required for night laps.

A mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton with adult and junior distances across mixed terrain. The course features cargo nets, monkey bars, tunnels and a long slip and slide plus event photography and a post race festival.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A 24 mile fell run and challenge walk through Swaledale on 13 June 2026, organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club. Competitors must navigate the route themselves and finish within 10 hours; minimum age 14.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay on a 7 km loop and a 22 km individual race over two 11 km laps. The event includes camping, food vendors, live timing, talks and on-site facilities.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Thornes Park with uneven grass, woodland paths and rolling hills. Waves run every 15 minutes; participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A classic fell race around Buttermere Village of just over 9 miles with over 4000 ft of ascent, featuring steep rocky climbs, ridge running and long technical descents. Team entries and designated race parking are provided.

A fell race at Steel Rigg car park in the North Pennines on 13 June 2026, featuring a 7.1 km course with 189 m climb. Entry is on the day for £5, and a 1.8 km junior race is held for 8 to 16 year olds.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A 9.7 km fell race on 14 June 2026 near Norden, Rochdale, climbing 396 m. Registration is at Norden Bowling Club with both pre-entry and on-the-day entry and team scoring for the first three finishers.

A family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk in Kirkby Stephen on 14 June 2026. Entry is £5 with under fives free and dogs are welcome on leads.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 in Eccles offers Solo, Doubles and Relay formats combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m runs; entrants must be 18 or older.

A 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington on 16 June 2026, based at the Whitakers Arms. The event is Race 7 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series with a £6 entry on the day.