Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

A 24 mile LDWA challenge in the Hambleton Hills on 7 November 2026, with about 3,500 ft of ascent and a ten hour time limit. The route circles Kilburn via Cold Kirby, Hawnby and Gormire Lake and features staffed checkpoints.

A 6 hour 32 minute timed challenge on a signed trail by the River Wear in Durham, where participants choose their distance. Finishers from 3 km receive a Remembrance medal, with goody bags, aid tables and distance pins available.

A Remembrance run in Durham along the River Wear with flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km and a 6 hour 32 minute time challenge. Finishers receive a Remembrance medal, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations on each lap.

Soyland Moor is a 13.5 mile fell race around Cragg Vale with about 1300 ft of ascent, visiting Stoodley Pike and the Pennine Way. Full FRA kit is required, entries are accepted online or on the day, minimum age 17.

A trail running event at Bolton Abbey Estate on 8 November 2026, offering 10K, 10 mile, half marathon and a 2.4 mile family fun run, with free parking and proceeds supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

A 9.3 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 across Wadsworth moors with varied, sometimes muddy terrain. The route is partially flagged and the event requires FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation.

A MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel on Sun 8 Nov 2026 with pre-entry via SiEntries and on-the-day entry. Minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail runs at Raby Castle on Remembrance Sunday with 5km and 10km routes through the estate, dog-friendly provisions and a family Wolfpack Run, plus timed results and a goodie bag for participants.

A Punk Panther trail event on 14 November 2026 around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley offering 13, 20 and 35 mile options with mandatory kit, checkpoint support and trackers supplied or available to hire.

A canal-side running event in Kirkstall on 14 November 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes, finisher rewards and flexible entry options for a self-paced weekend run.

An hourly backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop near Leeds where runners must complete each loop within the hour. The event continues until one runner completes a loop alone and is crowned champion.

Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events include marathon and half marathon routes based at Wooler Hostel in Northumberland National Park. Routes are fully marked with stocked checkpoints and often cross hilly, boggy, exposed terrain with wide vi..

Trail races from 5 miles to marathon start at Skelton Lake Services and explore Rothwell Country Park, with water stations, a cupless approach, a bespoke medal and kebabs at the finish.

Slaley Hall Trail Runs in November 2026 stage a half marathon and a 10km at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham on forest and estate routes. The event uses live chip timing, is canicross friendly, and offers medals, food and free parking.

A *20 km* fell race near Pickering in the North York Moors on 15 November 2026, held from Levisham Village Hall with 500 m of climb. Day entry is available with modest fees and teams are allowed.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

A 10.5 km forest trail run around Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail, with narrow technical sections, muddy footing and about 200 m of ascent. Finishers receive complimentary soup and optional medals or t-shirts.

Leeds MoRun at Roundhay Park on 15 November 2026 offers 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances to raise funds and awareness for Movember. The event includes chip timing, finisher medals and a fancy dress competition.

A six-race team and individual trail series in West Yorkshire across November to January, run on hilly 5 to 6 mile courses. Open only to affiliated members of the 17 league clubs; a £20 season pass covers all six races.

A 27 km AL Fell Race from Barley Village Hall on 21 November 2026 with 1473 m of climb. Navigation skills and mandatory kit are required and time cut offs at CP4 and CP6 will be enforced.