Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2026-2027

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton, Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail challenge. All abilities welcome and proceeds support a good cause; register online to secure your place.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

A non-profit ten mile mixed-terrain race at Delph Cricket Club on 21 March 2026 with separate runner and weighted TAB categories; proceeds support the Royal Marines Charity and the Firefighters Charity.

The Pendulum 2026 is an 11 mile fell and trail run from Langleeford that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, offering about 3,689 ft of climbing and stunning upland views. Marked and supported with a halfway water station, race bibs and..

Run the Canalathon along the scenic Rochdale Canal towpath from 10 km to a 100 km ultra, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire. Flat, fast towpaths, marshals and aid stations, and a festive finish at Sowerby Bridge.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water on 22 March 2026. Undulating, varied trails and limited places make this lakeside challenge a must for trail lovers.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park on 24 March 2026 with Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Entrants are limited to 150 and every finisher receives a medal.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Take on Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via Wainwright's route. Expect 6,500 m of climbing across three National Parks and wild moorland and mountain views.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Trail runs in Grasmere, Lake District, offering 5 km and 10 km routes that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

An 11 km marked trail race near Reeth, North Yorkshire, featuring steep climbs, technical descents and mandatory waterproof kit, with GPX and map available, on-course aid and parking in a nearby field.

A community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full distance of 13 miles, sign posted route, two refreshment stations and post event tea and tray bake. Options allow shorter turns at support points for walkers and slower..

A fully marked, hilly trail race around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor featuring steep ascents, technical descents, stocked aid stations and mandatory kit checks. Distance is around 18 to 20 km and places are limited.

An orienteering based endurance event on the North York Moors open to runners and walkers. Participants follow a single route of around 20 to 24 miles, visit checkpoints in order, and receive drinks at some checkpoints plus a hot meal at th..

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.