Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Run Nidderdale is a marked 10K trail race through Nidderdale countryside on 23 May 2026 from Pateley Bridge Showground. The route includes woodland, moorland, a trig point ridge and a steep finish descent with prizes and charitable proceeds..

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

A two-day multisport weekend at Aireville Park with junior and adult triathlons, an 8 km trail run, junior runs and two cycling sportives, including a closed 900 m loop for children.

Trail half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026, featuring steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross options, and finisher medals plus post race refreshments.

A short Coniston fell race on 24 May 2026 in Coniston, Cumbria, featuring a steep climb and a scree descent over 1.00 miles with 900 feet of ascent; part of the BOFRA championship.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Trail races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior 2K options on multi terrain, traffic free courses with chip timing, finisher medals and prizes for top individuals and teams.

A ten leg relay along the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle on 24 May 2026, limited to 25 teams from UKA affiliated clubs, with team categories, an entry fee per team, and a donation to National Trails.

A final local trail race in St Boswells covering about 13 km across river trails, open fields and rooty paths with a historical Wobbly Bridge midway. Numbers are issued in the village Hall and entry is £15.

A 10 km trail route starting and finishing at Ingram Village Hall that visits the summits of Cochrane Pike and East Hill with two outward-and-return climbs. The course passes through a working, sensitive area so dogs are not permitted.

Austwick Amble is a 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climbing, held alongside the Austwick Street Market and including multiple junior age‑category races.

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

A socially paced 14 mile guided trail run on 25 May 2026 around the North York Moors, starting and finishing in Thornton le Dale. Limited to six runners, minimum age 18, entry fee £35.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

An evening **5 mile** marked run from Halton Mill, Lancaster on 27 May 2026, featuring riverside paths, meadow sections and a technical single track. Entries are handled via SiEntries and proceeds support St John's Hospice.

A multi-terrain running event at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a senior approx 5.5-mile race and junior 1.5-mile races in U10–U16 categories, chip timing, and age- and affiliation-based entry fees.

Killington Sports is a traditional Old English sports meeting on Thursday 28 May 2026, open to all ages with free event entry for participants and spectator admission on the gate priced for adults and children. Prize money is available.

OMM Lite in Grasmere is a map based navigation event over one or two days where solo runners or teams locate numbered checkpoints to score points, with timing chips, live tracking, bespoke maps and a post event hot meal included.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.