Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A coastal marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal on 2 August 2026 offering chip timing, aid stations, tide controlled access and finisher medals.

A coastal 10 mile out and back race from Souter Lighthouse with marked and marshalled route, scenic views and a special 10th anniversary medal for finishers. Awards are given to the top three men and women and basic facilities are provided.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.

Eshton Moor is a 5 mile out-and-back cross-country race on undulating fields using the Pennine Way near Calton in Gargrave. It stages junior and senior races, awards perpetual trophies, and records include 31:05 for men and 35:44 for women.

On Friday 7 August 2026 a single-lap 8.5 km trail around Lotherton Hall near Leeds runs through farmland and woodland and passes Hook Moor Wind Farm. Entry is limited to 250 runners and finishers receive a medal and a consumable.

A short BOFRA fell race from Arncliffe Village Green with a steep climb to a cairn and a split descent, plus a separate 4 mile road race; junior and senior categories and archived results back to 1991.

A roughly 17 km fell race with 906 m of ascent around the east Duddon Valley, visiting Grey Friar, Coniston Old Man and White Pike. Traditional map and compass navigation is required and the event has a 200-runner limit.

An 8 hour looped ultramarathon at Temple Newsam Park where runners complete as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course records laps, distance and time and provides on-course aid, bag drop and a medal for finishers.

Trail races at Farndale on 9 August 2026 offer three untaped courses from 8.3 to 29 miles. Competitors must navigate with printed maps, carry mandatory safety kit and use provided parking and overnight camper facilities.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026, featuring 1666 ft of elevation and the Clockburn Lonnen in the first mile. The event includes on-course photography, post-run refreshments, a finisher T-shirt and cash..

Experience 13 miles of scenic fells and trails starting from the historic Lowther Castle. This marked course features river crossings and 1400ft of ascent with all proceeds supporting the Eden Valley Hospice.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 10k to ultra. Feed stations every three miles, a bespoke finisher medal and nearby train access make it a straightforward canal-side race day.