Trail Running calendar near Durham 2024-2025

The Beater Clough Fell Race is a challenging category AM fell race set to take place on March 15, 2025. The race covers a distance of 10.9 km with an elevation gain of 610 meters. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required to carry full FRA kit, including a waterproof jacket, trouse..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Ambleside to Cartmel is a guided running event designed for participants of the Lakes in a Day challenge. Organized by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team, this recce offers runners the opportunity to familiarize themselves with a section of the route, specifically the flatter se..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event scheduled for March 15, 2025, starting and ending at The Cycle Hub in Newcastle upon Tyne. Inspired by the Audax spirit of cycling, this event emphasizes self-sufficiency and personal achievement rather than competition. Participants wi..

The Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail running event featuring various distances, including a half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and an ultra 50 miles. The race takes participants through scenic moorland landscapes, rivers, canals, and woodlands, with notable high points like Otley Chevin. The even..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs offer an exciting opportunity for runners to participate in a scenic 10km or Half Marathon event set against the stunning backdrop of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. The routes traverse Hulne Park, Priory, and parts of the castle grounds, making for a challenging and ..

The Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Race, organized by Pennine Trails, features both 10k and half marathon distances set in the picturesque grounds of Leighton Hall. Participants can enjoy scenic trails through the Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with routes that include woodland paths and..

"Chevin Is BS" is a challenging 10-kilometre fell race taking place in Otley, West Yorkshire, on March 22, 2025. Organized by Great Owl Running, the event features a hilly course with a total elevation gain of 390 meters, making it suitable for experienced runners. The race begins and ends on Statio..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race taking place in Otley, West Yorkshire, covering a distance of 14 kilometers with an elevation gain of 650 meters. The course features steep climbs and descents, starting and finishing on Station Road, and includes notable checkpoints such as ..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging ultramarathon race that takes place from Guisborough to Helmsley, covering a distance of 55 miles primarily along the Cleveland Way National Trail. Participants must be self-sufficient, carrying mandatory gear throughout the race, with basic food and water provided ..

The Daffodil Run & Walk is a family-friendly event held annually in Pooley Bridge, established in 2016 to support local businesses after the 2015 Cumbria floods. Participants can choose to walk or run along a scenic 13-mile out-and-back route to Hallin Fell, featuring a mix of trails and paths. The ..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre running event set in the picturesque Buttermere Valley, Cumbria. This circular route offers a mix of terrains, including lakeshore trails, rocky paths, grassy tracks, and woodland singletrack, making it suitable for runners of all abilities. The cou..

The Pendulum is an exhilarating running event set in Langleeford, at the base of the Cheviot Peaks, featuring a challenging 11-mile course that includes climbs of 3689 feet. Organized by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot Trail Events, participants will tackle both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, tes..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 23 March 2025.

The Heptonstall Fell Race is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic upper Calder Valley of West Yorkshire. Covering a distance of 24.8 km (15.4 miles) with an ascent of 966 meters, this race is classified as a category BL event by the FRA. Participants will navigate through a variety of ..

The Lakeland 100 Recce 3 event, scheduled for March 23, 2025, offers participants a chance to familiarize themselves with the 33-mile course from Buttermere to Dalemain. This recce is specifically for the 100-mile route and includes key waypoints such as Braithwaite, Blencathra, and Dockray. Registr..

The Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash is a challenging night-time running event set in the scenic Pendle Hill area. Participants will start in Barley and navigate a 9.2 km route that includes a mix of running and walking, featuring steep climbs and stream crossings. The course is partially marked and..

The Grasmere 5K & 10K Trail Runs, set for March 29, 2025, in the picturesque Lake District, offers runners a chance to experience one of the UK's most beautiful trail courses. Participants can choose between a 5km route, ideal for beginners, and a more challenging 10km route that showcases stunning ..

The Fremington Frenzy is an 11km running event taking place in Reeth, North Yorkshire, on March 29, 2025. This race serves as an introduction to the DalesRunner series, featuring a challenging course with steep ascents, technical descents, and stunning views of Swaledale. The route is fully marked a..

The DalesRunner 20 is an exhilarating trail race set in the stunning landscapes of Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor, taking place on March 29, 2025. Covering a distance of 18.3 km, the course features challenging ascents, technical descents, and breathtaking views of the northern Dales. This fully mark..

The Canalathon Ultra is an exciting running event taking place along the scenic Rochdale Canal, spanning the Yorkshire and Lancashire Counties. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, with options for solo runners and relay teams. The cour..