Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026 is a 2.4 km vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn near Ambleside that gains 650 m to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with a manned checkpoint, safety team, and a recycled medal for finishers.

An evening trail event at Sledmere House featuring a scenic 10 km route through chalk valleys and woodland, plus a 3.6 km Trail Taster and a childrens Fun Run. Chip timing and medals are provided for finishers.

A 38 km skyrunning event in the Central Lake District with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree, summiting England's highest mountain. Entries require runners aged 19 or older and a competency attestation.

A trail event at Station Top, Otley, offering a 51 km ultra (also a 4-person relay), a 25 km super and a 16 km challenge on public footpaths with marked routes, checkpoints and required kit for off-road conditions.

A technical 21 km trail run in Great and Little Langdale on 6 June 2026, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. The course has 850 m of ascent, marked trails, a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache seed bomb medal.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

A waymarked 100 km coastal ultra from near Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory, with five feed stations, route tracking, mandatory kit list and a 24-hour cut-off; finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 June 2026 is the first event in the Yorkshire Dales Classics series. The AM mountain course covers 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent and is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and a 350 runner limit.

A 13.2 mile, fully flagged trail race on 6 June 2026 around Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton with over 2,000 feet of ascent, SPORTident timing and prizes totaling over £800.

A lakeside trail event in Coniston on 6 June 2026 with 10 km and 16 km routes, marked trails, water stations, live music and a race village with local food and traders.

A backyard-style ultramarathon in Dalby Forest made of ten 5.5 km laps (55 km total) with hourly starts. Entry includes forest access and two nights' camping; the route is signed and marshalled on the day.

Trail races of 15K and 10K take place in Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 with marked routes, chip timing, aid stations and on site medical cover. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical t shirt.

A fell race in the York. Dales on Sat 6 Jun 2026 at Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick. The course is 8.8 km with 550 m climb, allows day entry (£7), teams of three, and carries an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A short BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell featuring a steep 170 m climb, skyline running to a cairn and a fast descent over scree. Parking and registration are at the cricket field with a small parking charge.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Scenic trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon and 10k options, marked courses, feed stations and an event village with live music and local food.

A multi terrain 11 kilometre trail run around Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon on 7 June 2026, part of the local family fete. The undulating single lap is waymarked, fully marshaled and includes five water crossings and a handmade village pottery..

MacTuffX Leeds is an interval based running event featuring solo and team formats. Participants alternate between repeated 400 meter or 800 meter segments in a high intensity environment designed for adults.