Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

Tackle the Coppice fell race in Accrington on Tue 9 Jun 2026, a spirited 6.6 km course with 310 m of climb starting from the Whitakers Arms. Day entry only means it is ideal for last minute plans and teams are welcome.

Two circular off-road races around Kirkby Fleetham on 9 June 2026, with 5 km and 10 km courses that are mostly flat and fully waymarked. Entries run from 6 March to 7 June; fees are £10 and £15 and both races are open to ages 16 and above.

A relaxed 10 km evening stroll from Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen to Birket Fell, featuring a fell top tasting by the Berry, Grape and Grain and a fully marshalled, flagged route with guided warmup and local hosts.

A Lake District trail race in Pooley Bridge on 13 June 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes, live chip timing, on site parking and finishers' medals. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

An out-and-back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail with three distances from half marathon to 32 miles. The route passes reservoir scenery, uses trackers, and requires mandatory kit and checkpoint visits.

A short fell race from Beckside Farm near Ulverston that climbs to the top of Flan Fell. The route is about 1.85 miles with 540 feet of climb and includes youth and senior age categories.

An outdoor mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton on 13–14 June 2026 offering 10 miles, 10K, 6K and a 4K junior course with technical obstacles, a 100 meter slip and slide, and on-site facilities including water stations and parking.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk in Swaledale on 13 June 2026. The 24 mile course has a ten hour time limit, minimum age 14 and no dogs are allowed.

A **20 km** fell event near Kirkby Stephen with 730 m of ascent, passing High Pike and the Nine Standards. The mass start welcomes walkers and runners, and the course is waymarked with checkpoints.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an 8 hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food stalls and talks. Minimum age 16; weekend and day ticket options with concessions for under 18s.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 13 June 2026 that raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The uneven, mixed-surface route includes obstacles and hills; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 5K colour run in Silsden, West Yorkshire raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The undulating three lap, cross country route features seven paint stations, obstacles, a paint bag for each entrant and a finishers medal.

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

A midweek AM category fell race of 13 km with 914 m ascent across Howgills terrain, mandatory FRA kit and checkpoint cutoffs, supporting local community and mountain rescue.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..

A trail event at Forcett Park offering 5 km and 10 km looped courses through pasture, tracks and woodland with historic features along the route. Onsite parking, marked course and a water station for the 10 km.