Dufton
Trail Running Calendar near Dufton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dufton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 143 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 10 mile hilly forest loop at Hamsterley Forest starting and finishing at the Nest Car Park. Chip timed with a finisher medal, water stations every 3 miles and limited entries closing 2 November 2026.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
Trail races in Kendal on 21 November 2026 offering 10.6 km, 24.2 km and 48.4 km routes across town, fells and river trails with on-route outposts and full event services.
Trail runs at Thirlmere Reservoir on 21 November 2026 offering a Half Marathon and a 10km with chip timing, a finisher medal, and a T-shirt option.
A self-navigated winter challenge of 24 miles from Bainbridge with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints and refreshments, limited to 130 places and currently on a waiting list.
A winter fell race on 28 November 2026 around Stybarrow Dodd, about 6.4 km with 700 m ascent, chip-timed and limited to 150 runners.
December 2026
A 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registration.
A fell race in Allendale on 6 December 2026 covering 16.8 km with 379 m of climb, open to runners aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day entry available.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top on unmarked, pathless ground that requires off-path navigation experience and extensive, specified kit.
A winter ultra on 19 December 2026 that circuits Helvellyn for about 38 miles on unmarked mountain trails, requiring navigation, winter kit and self reliance.
Trail runs of 10 km and 20 km start from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with on and off road sections and navigation required for the 20 km route.
A 65 km winter trail ultra around the Kirkby Lonsdale skyline with 2000 m ascent, self-navigation and two staffed checkpoints offering hot food and drinks.
A short fell race at Orrest Head in Windermere on 20 Dec 2026: 1.6 km with 130 m climb, on-day entry by suggested £5 donation, minimum age 16.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.