Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

The Sir Titus Summer Trot - Day 2 is a scenic trail running event held along the flat, even towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. Suitable for all abilities, it offers six distances ranging from 5K to Ultra Marathon, making it ideal for novices and experien..

The Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe is a challenging medium-distance fell race held in the Lake District, England. Covering 12.3 miles (19.8 km) with 3,300 feet (1,006 m) of ascent, the course forms a clockwise horseshoe around the Kentmere Valley, featuring iconic peaks such as Ill Bell, High Street,..

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

The Cracoe Fell Races, held near Cracoe on the B6265 between Skipton and Grassington, is a challenging fell running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). The race covers 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with a climb of 900 feet (274 meters), starting with a gentle run through field..

The Borrowdale 21k Trail Race, organized by Fellside Events, is a scenic trail running event held in the Borrowdale Valley near Keswick, UK. Covering 21 kilometers with 550 meters of ascent, the course offers a varied terrain including woodland trails, rocky singletracks, lakeshore paths, and bridle..

RunAble presents the 10 & 3-Mile Trail Races, set in the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire. This exciting event invites participants to challenge themselves on a scenic 10-mile course, perfect for experienced runners looking to push their limits. For those new to trail running or preferring a shorter..

The Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 21-kilometre trail race held in Keswick, Cumbria, along the shores of Derwentwater and surrounding fells. The hilly course offers varied terrain and stunning views, making it ideal for trail running enthusiasts. The route is well-marked, requiring no na..

The Urban Night Series - Inter Club Champs 2025 is a competitive team-based urban orienteering event held in Halifax, starting from Dukes Bar on Market Street. Teams of two race to visit as many of the 30 checkpoints as possible within a two-hour time limit, using maps provided at the start. The eve..

The Post Hill Relay is a 3-person team relay race held in Post Hill Woods, Pudsey, West Yorkshire. Participants each run a 2.5-mile loop along scenic trail paths, avoiding the steep hill reserved for a later challenge event. The race fosters a friendly and competitive atmosphere with categories for..

The Fell Em Doon 5 Miler is a midweek trail running event held in Ashington Community Woods, Northumberland. The race features a flat, wide, two-lap course covering 5 miles on good trail paths, making it accessible and fast-paced. Organized by Ashington Hirst Running Club, the event welcomes runners..

The Saltaire - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Salts Mill. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of t..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is an exciting new running event set around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway. This trail run features a friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the popular Clowbridge 5k Series, with a total elevation gain of 175 meters over the 10-kilometer course. It is..

Stately Trails: Aske Hall is a scenic running and walking event held at Forcett Park, the private estate of Aske Hall near Richmond. Participants can choose between 5km or 10km distances on a lapped course featuring gentle trails through pasture fields, farm tracks, and woodland, offering stunning v..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail running event held in the Lake District, UK, from July 25th to 27th, 2025. The Lakeland 100 is a challenging 100-mile circular route starting and finishing in Coniston, featuring approximately 6,300 meters of ascent. It traverses scenic fells an..

The York University Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held on the grounds of York University, featuring a 2.2-mile out-and-back lapped course with a slight ascent. Participants can choose their distance, from a single lap to multiple laps equating to a half marathon, marathon, or continuous..

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra marathon held near Pocklington, Yorkshire, UK. Designed to showcase the scenic beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds, the route passes through charming villages such as Givendale, Bishop Wilton, and Thixendale, featuring less-traveled trails, hidden valley..

The James Herriot Country Trail Run is a popular annual 14-kilometer trail race held near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale, England. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, the event attracts runners from across England who enjoy a scenic course featuring moorland tracks and paths. The start and fi..

The Ambleside Sports race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) championship, takes place at Rydal Park near Ambleside on the A591. The event features a challenging 1.7-mile (2.7 km) course with an 800-foot (240 meters) climb, including a deceptively tough ascent through bracken..

She Strides Women only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The circular 50K route traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. The course features 5,000 feet of a..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a 37-mile trail running event held in the scenic North Pennines AONB, a UNESCO Global Geopark in Northern England. The race starts and finishes in Allendale, passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead, featuring 4,800 feet of ascent across farmland, riverside trails,..