Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Set within a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland, the event offers trail running distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles on well-marked routes, including a 5-mile lap..

Let's Run Adventures Hanging Stone Leap is a challenging running and walking event held in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors, starting and finishing at Guisborough Rugby Club. Participants can choose between a 13-mile or 24-mile circular route featuring iconic landmarks such as High Cliff, Kildale Mo..

The YHA – Baystones & Wansfell Race is an 11km running event taking place at the Windermere Youth Hostel in Great Britain. This race features a challenging loop that includes 500 meters of ascent over mixed terrain, making it an exciting opportunity for runners to set new records. Participants can e..

The Cross Fell Race is a challenging 24km fell running event held in the scenic village of Garrigill, located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the English Pennines. The race features a 680m climb and a lasso route that includes the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, a..

The Ship Inn Shuffle is a scenic trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque coastal countryside of North Yorkshire. Participants will embark on an out-and-back course starting from the Ship Inn Pub in Sewerby, running along the cliffs to Flamborough. The even..

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series (UTS) offers runners of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy or compete on local trails near Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. The series features fully marked and marshalled courses, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Distances range from 5K to half marathon..

The Stoodley Pike Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, is a historic and popular fell running event held in Calderdale, England. Established in the 1970s, it features a challenging 5km course with 213 meters of ascent, centered around the iconic Stoodley Pike landmark. The race offers a livel..

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event set in the picturesque countryside of Carnforth. Participants will navigate a route that includes field paths, trails, and a canal towpath, providing a delightful experience for runners of all levels. The race is organized by local volunteers and..

The Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series is a well-established running event held along the flat, scenic canal towpath of the Aire and Calder Navigation in Methley, Leeds. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, the series features three 5-kilometre races on a measured trail course, attracting up to 500 part..

The Willow Miner Trail Race is a scenic 5.4-mile (8.7 km) trail running event held in Durham, UK, featuring 500 ft (150 m) of ascent. The course winds through woodland, meadows, and riverbanks, passing local landmarks such as the Willow Miner and Willow Lady. Starting and finishing near Houghall Col..

The Whernside Fell Race, organized by Settle Harriers, is a new fell running event scheduled for July 2, 2025. It takes place at The Station Inn in Ribblehead, UK, featuring a challenging 10.5 km (6.5 miles) course with an ascent of 468 meters (1535 feet). The race follows Fell Running Association (..

Beyond the Lune is a trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK, featuring two distances: 15km and 25km. Both routes showcase the scenic local area, including three local summits, with a mix of on- and off-road sections. The 15km course includes 500m of ascent, while the 25km route covers 770m..

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile running and walking event held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Wooler Youth Hostel. Participants traverse some of the region's finest upland scenery, including summits of Cheviot (815m) and Hedgehope (714m). The unmarked course allows runners and..

The Hardwolds 40 is a challenging 44-mile running event held in the Yorkshire Wolds, starting in Beverley and finishing in Malton. The route follows the Hudson Way before joining the Wolds Way near Goodmanham, passing through scenic chalk landscapes, market towns, and historic villages such as Londe..

The Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a challenging 115-mile circular ultra running event held within the North York Moors National Park, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. The course includes the 10 highest hills of the moors, traversing hills, moorland, and ancient tracks suc..

The DalesRunner 30 is a challenging 31.7 km (19.7 miles) trail race held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, ascending nearly 3,000 feet from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub. The course follows the scenic Coast to Coast path to Ravenseat, crosses remote moorlands, and returns via the Pen..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale Parish Bound is a challenging outdoor event held in Patterdale, Cumbria, following the historic parish boundary. Participants can choose from four distances: the full 28-mile ultra run with 10,200ft ascent, two half-boundary options (16 miles and 12 miles), or a family-fr..