Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

The Newmillerdam Quacky Trail Race 5K is an evening trail running event held at Newmillerdam Country Park in Wakefield. Participants will navigate a scenic, hilly looped course through woodlands and alongside a lake. The race features awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as trophies..

The Latterbarrow Loop will take place in Ennerdale Bridge on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

The Kildwick Fell Race, organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, is a challenging 6 km race featuring a climb of 245 meters. It is open to participants aged 16 and above, with junior races available for younger athletes. The event takes place in Kildwick, with registration at the White L..

The Panopticons Ultra is a new 32-mile trail ultra running event set in East Lancashire, designed to showcase the four art installations known as 'The Panopticons' by Mid Pennine Arts. Participants will traverse beautiful trails in the South Pennines, starting at Corporation Park in Blackburn and fi..

The Montane Trail Ultra, 20 & 10 Ullswater Way is a scenic running event taking place on May 24, 2025, starting and finishing at Jenkins Field in Glenridding. Participants can choose from three distances: the Ultra at 33.5 miles, which includes the Lowther and Dalemain loops; the Trail 20 at 21.5 mi..

The Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race is a traditional fell running event, marking its 39th edition, covering a distance of 7 miles (11.2 km) with an ascent of 400 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring navigation and the negotiation of three..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K, scheduled for May 2025, offers a challenging trail running experience set in the stunning Lake District. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views while navigating tough routes primarily on firm trail paths with significant elevation. The event features a..

The Charlesworth Chase is a challenging running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a 5.2-mile course with a 1200 ft ascent. The race starts at the Craven Arms in Appletreewick, leading participants to Simons Seat and back. The route includes a mix of road, fields, and forest paths, cu..

The Goole Riverbank Challenge 10k is a popular running event taking place on May 25, 2025, in Goole, East Riding. This predominantly flat, multi-terrain course begins along the Ouse riverbank, winds through Hook village, and returns to the start/finish line. Ideal for first-time 10k runners, the eve..

The Coniston Gullies is an exhilarating fell race organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), designed for adventurous runners. This challenging event features a short distance of 1.00 mile (1.60 km) with a significant elevation gain of 900 feet (270 meters), making it a true tes..

The St Boswells Wobbly Trail Race is an exciting trail running event covering just over 8 miles through scenic landscapes. Participants will experience a mix of terrain, including minimal road sections, picturesque rivers, and rooty paths, with a highlight being the historic Wobbly Bridge located mi..

The Austwick Amble Fell Race is a scenic 13km loop set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring the breathtaking views of Crummockdale. This event is designed for runners of various abilities, with a total elevation gain of 365m (1200ft) along a well-marked route. Scheduled to coinci..

The Ilkley Trail Race is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 6.9-mile out-and-back course with 810 feet of elevation gain. Participants will enjoy stunning views of the Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor while navigating through tracks, woodlands, fiel..

The Gavel Fell Race is a running event taking place on May 28, 2025, at the Ennerdale Show Field in Great Britain. The race features a senior distance of 5.9 miles with a vertical ascent of 330 meters, alongside various junior races for different age categories starting from 18:00. Participants are..

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek running event set in the scenic surroundings of Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang. The race covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 m). Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment, ensuring a safe experie..

The Hardmoors 160 is an ultramarathon event scheduled for May 30, 2025, covering a challenging distance of 160 miles with an ascent of 22,000 feet. Starting at Sutton Bank, the race follows the Cleveland Way and the Tabular Hills Route, culminating at Helmsley. Participants have 50 hours to complete..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

OMM Lite is an exciting outdoor challenge set in the scenic Grasmere area, taking place over two days. Participants are tasked with locating various checkpoints using only a provided map and compass, with the goal of collecting as many points as possible before returning to headquarters. The event o..

The Great Langdale 21 is a scenic and challenging 21km trail run set in the picturesque Great and Little Langdale valleys, starting from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. This event is part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race Weekend and features a fully marked route with 850 meters of ascent. Participants can e..

The Navigation Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025.