Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2025-2026

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a scenic 20 mile trail from Burrs Country Park linking six charming villages through woodland and meadows. Enjoy on course support, checkpoints and a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter while helping youth and co..

Enjoy two scenic fell races in Otley on 21 March 2026, choosing 14 km or 9 km routes across classic fells and trails. Limited entries and every finisher gets a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

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..

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a scenic but tough 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills with over 2700 m ascent. Expect checkpoints, strict mandatory kit checks and a pure off road endurance test.

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Tackle a classic Cheviot Hills fell race at Langleeford, 11 miles with big climbs over The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill for sweeping summit views. Expect rough footing, a supportive mountain rescue presence and true hill running challenge.

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District on 28 and 29 March 2026. This point to point St Bees to Shap route winds over classic lakeland passes and wild valleys for a true coast to coast challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Run the Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported multi day ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Cover about 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three national parks for an epic end of March challenge.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Run around Whinlatter Top on wide, rolling forest tracks with 9k and 12k options at the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter. Chip timing and dogs welcome for a relaxed, springtime challenge.

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (3 April 2026) The event is a 50 miles ultramarathon on Good Friday, 3 April 2026, with a stated elevation gain of 123 m. The course follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River M..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

MindOverMoors The OG! is a scenic 10 km trail race through the North Yorkshire Moors on 4 April 2026, with challenging climbs and one midroute aid station. Entries are limited to 200 and a share of fees supports mental health charity.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail on 6 Apr 2026, a scenic 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill into Halifax town centre. See Halifax Minster, the Piece Hall and other normally closed landmarks while supporting Overgate Hospice.