Trail Running calendar near Durham 2024-2025

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside A.C., is set to take place on September 14, 2025. This scenic trail race features a route through local woodlands, including Hellhole Wood, and is approximately 5 miles long. Participants can register online, with entry fees of £16 for UKA mem..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, set to take place in 2025, offers a scenic running experience within the stunning grounds of Raby Castle, known for its medieval architecture and beautiful parkland. Participants can choose from three distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, and 15 miles, with routes featuring mixed..

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon is a renowned running event taking place on September 14, 2025, organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. This challenging marathon covers 26.2 miles with a significant ascent of 3,065 feet, while the half marathon spans 14.8 miles with 1,750 feet of asc..

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging fell and trail running event set in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants will navigate a 30.4 km (18.9 miles) route starting from Scar House Reservoir, crossing over Little Whernside and ascending the Great Whernside plateau. The course offers brea..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event designed for participants of the Lakes in a Day challenge. Hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team, this recce offers an opportunity to explore a key section of the route, covering approximately 11 miles with a significant ascen..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an exciting ultramarathon event featuring 50k, 100k, and 100-mile race options along the scenic St. Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Participants will experience breathtaking views of the coastline, islands, castles, and picturesque countryside, culminating at various finish locati..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultra-running event taking place over a challenging 60-mile course, starting from Guisborough Rugby Club. Scheduled for September 20-21, 2025, the race features mandatory kit requirements and offers participants the option to use drop bags at designated checkpoints. Runners ca..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100Km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event taking place from September 20 to 21, 2025, marking its 10th anniversary. Participants can choose between a 70km route or extend to a 100km challenge after completing the initial distance. The course showcases stunning North Yo..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an exciting ultra-running event set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape. Participants will traverse a 50 km route that includes a total ascent of 1280 meters, starting and finishing at the Hawes Market House. The course features established limest..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event scheduled for September 20, 2025, at Wheelbirks Farm in Northumberland. Following the format of Big's Backyard Ultra, participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. New for 2025, teams of up to five..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Lake District National Park, offering participants a choice of four distances: 22km, 55km, 110km, and 180km. The event features well-marked routes with regular checkpoints and feed stations, ensuring runners are supported th..

The Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is an exciting running event set in the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire, featuring a variety of distances including a half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and 50 miles. Participants will traverse scenic routes alongside seven beautiful reservoirs, includin..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place in Orton, featuring a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet). Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race is open for entries from October 8, 2024, until September 25, 2025, with an entry fee of £10. The even..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

Calverley Chaos is a unique 12km (7.5 mile) trail race held on the Calverley Millennium Way Footpath. This event features a single loop course where participants can choose to run in either clockwise or anti-clockwise directions. The course is fully marked and marshalled at key points, ensuring a sa..

The Pathfinder, organized by Let's Run Adventures, is a self-navigated race set in the scenic North Yorkshire moors, featuring two distance options: 15 miles and 25 miles. Open to both walkers and runners, participants have a maximum time limit of ten hours to complete the course. The event emphasiz..

The Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a challenging trail event set against the backdrop of stunning historic scenery, celebrating its 5th year in 2025. The race covers a distance of 13.5 miles, starting at the Housesteads Roman Fort and following the Hadrian’s Wall trail before finishing at Tyne Gree..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging 100km trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, featuring a total ascent of 2960m. Participants can choose to run solo or as part of a relay team, with the relay option introduced for 2025. The course includes stunning sights s..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is an exciting running event taking place in Skipton, featuring multiple race distances: 13, 20, 34, and 50 miles. The scenic route includes sections of the Pennine Way and Dales Way, showcasing the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Participants can expect a ..

The Wild Deer Ultra Trail Run is set to take place on October 19, 2025, starting from Shotley Bridge, County Durham. This year, participants can choose between two distances: a 25km Trail Run and a challenging 53km Ultra. The scenic routes showcase the stunning landscapes of County Durham, including..