Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Scenic trail runs in Tibthorpe, Driffield offering 4 miles and 8 miles routes for runners and canicross participants. Chipped timing, medals, prizes, dog awards, parking, toilets and post race food are provided.

Experience the scenic trails of East Yorkshire with or without a canine companion. This event offers 4 and 8 mile chipped trail runs starting from Field House Coffee Barn with medals for all finishers.

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir as part of a three race autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap route is off the Pennine Bridleway with about 25 m of elevation and prizes awarded in each race.

A fully way marked 47 mile anticlockwise trail ultra around Lake Windermere with a 24 hour limit, GPS tracking, five aid stations, halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

A 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on the waymarked LCW footpaths, mostly trail with some road. Nine supported checkpoints, drop bag points and mandatory navigation via GPX; finishers receive a wooden medal.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent AL-category fell race around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at the Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. The route visits Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw, Knott and High Pike and requires physical map navigatio..

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 10 mile trail race across the North York Moors visiting ancient sites including Lilla Howe and Louven Howe. The moorland route offers wide coastal views, self-navigation with some marking, a three hour limit and mandatory safety kit.

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 offers off road marathon and half marathon routes across moorland, trails and woods, with multiple feed stations, hot finish food, live timing and pairs entries..

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A traditional Lake District mountain trial at Seathwaite Farm on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Competitors choose Classic, Medium or Short courses and are vetted for experience with specific age and fee rules.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir run over two laps on a largely flat route with about 25 m of elevation. Part of a three-race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026, open to ages 11 and over.