Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Two trail races from Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre near Hawkshead offer 13 and 26 mile courses on undulating forest tracks with some road sections. The event uses electronic timing, has compulsory kit and age requirements, and enforces cu..

A trail event at Whinlatter with South Side undulating routes: a *10k* (380m ascent) and a *5K* (200m ascent). Dog friendly, chip timed, marked, and run on mixed forest roads and trails.

A flat trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal with multiple distances, marshals and drink stations. Canal side facilities are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal and treats.

A winter trail run from Rawdon Cricket Club that includes two ascents of The Billing and a lap beside Leeds Bradford Airport. About 14 km on fields and footpaths, fully marked, with mandatory warm jacket and an 18+ age limit.

Trail runs of 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra take place on 20 Feb 2027 along the Northumberland coast near Bamburgh. The linear course crosses sand and dunes in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes electronic timing an..

A circular trail half marathon through the Yorkshire Wolds with about 1,200 ft of climb and a five hour cut off. The event starts and finishes at Field House Camping and Coffee Barn and includes chip timing and a plantable wildflower medal.

A chip-timed series of canal-side trail races near Bingley offering six distances from 5 km to marathon on a flat, towpath route with marshals, aid stations and TRA licensing.

A 50 mile LDWA challenge around rural north Leeds with two looped routes that visit Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate. The West Yorkshire local group offers separate starts including an option for faster walkers and runners..

A trail half marathon from Levisham Village Hall across the North York Moors, passing through the Hole Of Horcum. The circa 13.1 mile route has two checkpoints, a five hour time limit and a mandatory kit requirement.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Trail Outlaws stages night trail races at Kielder Waterside, a gold tier Dark Sky Park, with distances from 10K up to 26.6 miles and entry prices from £23 to £65.

A flat out and back on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal towpath from Granary Wharf, offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon with regular feed stations and Trail Running Association licensing.

Trail running at Beacon Fell on 7 March 2027 with a 10k and a longer off road route, chip timing, aid stations, and medals. Finishers receive pie and a brew.

Lakeland Paws: Grizedale Growl is a named event in the Lakeland Paws series by Green Space Events Ltd, listed for Sun 1 Nov 26 and Sun 3 Jan 27. It is one of several seasonal events in the Lakeland Paws programme.