Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2026-2027

A 36 mile ultra following the full Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour. The course is fully tracked and waymarked with five checkpoints, medical support, basic food and a finishers medal.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale on footpaths through woods, fields and a riverside stretch, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal; starts and finishes at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off-road loops through fields and woodland, a 100-athlete cap, prize money for the winner and an extra award for anyone surpassing 100 miles.

A fell race held during the Osmotherley Show on Saturday 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 and over, entry is on the day and show admission is required.

A 17 mile fell race around Borrowdale with about 6500 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at the Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite. The route visits Scafell Pike and Great Gable and requires specific prior fell-racing experience and mandatory..

A 10 km trail race through the forest around Gisburn Forest Hub on 1 August 2026, licensed and run to England Athletics rules. Entries include chip timing, a race medal, photography and on-site refreshments; entrants must be 18 or older.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026. The 6 mile route crosses farm fields, climbs East Hill along its spine and returns via Ingram, with a 2 mile junior race for under 14s.

A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A coastal marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal on 2 August 2026 offering chip timing, aid stations, tide controlled access and finisher medals.

A 10 mile coastal out-and-back in South Shields on 2 August 2026 marking the 10th anniversary. Mixed surface route with marshal support, finisher medals and awards for top male and female finishers.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A multi terrain 5.5 mile (8.8 km) course around historic Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with number and chip collection at the college sports hall and prizes for individual and team finishers.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.

Eshton Moor is a 5 mile out-and-back cross-country race on undulating fields using the Pennine Way near Calton in Gargrave. It stages junior and senior races, awards perpetual trophies, and records include 31:05 for men and 35:44 for women.

On Friday 7 August 2026 a single-lap 8.5 km trail around Lotherton Hall near Leeds runs through farmland and woodland and passes Hook Moor Wind Farm. Entry is limited to 250 runners and finishers receive a medal and a consumable.

A short BOFRA fell race from Arncliffe Village Green with a steep climb to a cairn and a split descent, plus a separate 4 mile road race; junior and senior categories and archived results back to 1991.

A 17 km fell race around the east side of the Duddon Valley with 906 m of ascent and summit checkpoints at Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston and White Pike. Entries are limited to 200 and strict FRA kit and navigation rules apply.