Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Join this inclusive time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance over multiple laps and enjoy a supportive trail run featuring a two minute silence and themed medals.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Experience the private trails and autumnal scenery of the Bolton Abbey Estate. Choose from multiple distances including a 10K and Half Marathon to support Sue Ryder Hospice and receive a unique wooden finisher medal.

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.

Discover the scenic landscapes of West Yorkshire with three trail distances ranging from a half marathon to a 34 mile ultra through Otley and Ilkley. Enjoy a supported race experience featuring GPS tracking and post race hot food.

Enjoy a relaxed run along the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall with 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options featuring finisher medals, hot food, and beer.

Experience a unique trail run through Rothwell Country Park featuring woodland paths and city views. Enjoy multiple distances from 6.7 miles to a full marathon with a festive finish including bespoke medals and kebabs.

Experience a scenic trail run through 1,000 acres of tranquil forest and historic estate grounds at Slaley Hall. Choose between a 10km or half marathon course featuring live chip-timing and post-race refreshments.

Join the Saltergate Gallows fell race on Sun 15 Nov 2026 from Levisham Village Hall in the North York Moors. Tackle a rugged 10 mile course with 454 m of climb and enjoy entry on the day plus winter series camaraderie.

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.

Experience a 10.5 km forest trail run through Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail. Navigate muddy paths and woodland tracks past the Seven Arches viaduct in this popular Leeds event.

Experience a hilly trail and path run through Roundhay Park with distances ranging from 1.5km to a half marathon. Join a community event supporting Movember with chip timing, medals, and fancy dress prizes.

Experience this AL categorized fell race covering 27 km and 1473 m of ascent. Navigational skills and mandatory safety kit are required for this technical route starting from Barley Village Hall.

Experience a 5km fell race through the Yorkshire Dales National Park with over 360m of ascent. This community event in Litton features races for all ages from 6 years old and finishes at a local pub.

Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Experience a winter trail run through the vast woodlands of Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Choose between 10km, half marathon, or full marathon distances on scenic forest fire roads.

Gather a team of four for a 10.7 km relay through the Lee Mill Quarry site in Lancashire. This demanding flagged course requires full safety kit and offers a competitive experience for men, women, and mixed teams.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.