Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

Take on the Blencathra Marathon, a scenic mountain marathon from Caldbeck that climbs five Wainwright summits, delivering sweeping Lakeland views and a serious challenge. GPS tracking, a finisher medal and a warm village welcome await.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.

THE LAP circumnavigates Lake Windermere in about 47 miles of runnable, flowing trails for runners and walkers. With a 24 hour time limit and full support including aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher's meal, it offers a friendly ultra..

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 serves up rugged moorland, trails and woods across Aire Valley and Bronte Country. Choose marathon or half and enjoy live chip timing plus hearty feed stations.

Hardmoors 60 is a spectacular 62 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, hugging dramatic North Sea cliffs from Guisborough to Filey. Expect stunning coastal views, big climbs and a true endurance test with an 18 hour cutoff.

Run the Enchanted Ultra 50K through the wild Cheviot hills around Wooler. This GPS navigated trail blends ancient hillforts, sweeping ridges and fully stocked aid stations for a memorable challenge with limited entries.

The The Maverick Lakes X-Trail will take place in Grasmere on Saturday 19 September 2026. This trail is organized by Maverick Race. You can run between 14 and 52 kilometers.

Challenge the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the 11th Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100 km Ultra on 19 to 20 September 2026, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. Run limestone trails, hilltops and road sections for a memorable ultra adventure.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Tackle a rugged 50 km loop from Hawes that climbs Pen y Ghent and winds along the Cam Road, with classic Yorkshire fell views and warm aid stations. Entries are limited to 50 so book early for this intimate ultra challenge.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse on 20 September 2026 for a relaxed run, jog or walk along scenic Yorkshire routes. Choose 5K, 10K or a half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a post race drink.

Join the Raby Castle Trail Runs on 20 September 2026 and explore 200 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes with 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Expect deer sightings, varied trails and a festival finish with medal and snack.

The Bronte Half Marathon on 20 September 2026 is a hilly 13.1 mile trail race through atmospheric Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, limited to 200 runners and organised by Sue Ryder. Enjoy great scenery, finishers get pie an..

Run the Lake District on trails and fells, from a scenic 22 km to the epic 184 km 13 Valleys ultra, all way marked and supported. ITRA registered with Western States qualifying races and part of fees support the Lake District Foundation.

Take on Pilgrims Ultra on Saturday 26 September 2026 along the stunning St Oswalds Way from Holy Island with 50k, 100k and 100 mile options. Coastal vistas, castles and Hadrian's Wall scenery await, with tracking, medal and t shirt for fini..

Orton Fell Race returns to Orton on 26 September 2026, a scenic but testing 10 km / 6.2 miles with 258 m climb. Solo runners and teams of three welcome; entries open 19 Oct 2025 and junior races run on the day.

Scenic trail runs around Otley, West Yorkshire visiting seven reservoirs and landmarks like Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile routes for a rewarding, rugged day on trails.

Malham Charity Relays on 27 September 2026 is a friendly, all ages relay with mixed teams formed on the day. A punchy 1.1 km loop up Cawden Hill and back to the Lister Arms, entry £3 with all proceeds to charity.

Run the CBTE Charm Bracelet 100 or 50 from Dufton this October across Pennine, Teesdale and coastal trails. With checkpoints, GPS trackers and a warm finisher's welcome, it suits seasoned ultrarunners seeking a big challenge.