Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A fully off road 10km trail race at Rock UK in Newcastleton on 15 August 2026. The one lap course is chip timed with a halfway water station, marked and marshalled routes, bespoke medals and prize categories for adults and vets.

Trail runs through the private Lambton Estate in County Durham with 5 km, 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile options. Canicross friendly, chip timed and with on site parking.

A trail half marathon in Morland, Eden Valley, covering 13.6 miles of mixed off road terrain with about 1330 ft of ascent. The largely self navigated route has two checkpoints and a five hour cut off and welcomes runners and walkers.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A tough 22.5 km fell race across the Howgill Fells with 1830 m of ascent, based at People's Hall in Sedbergh. Navigation, full kit and strict cutoffs apply; a £100 prize awaits anyone who breaks a course record.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

A trail half marathon on 16 August 2026 across the North York Moors with climbs of Roseberry Topping, a five hour cut off and a 50 runner limit. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and entrants must carry mandatory safety kit.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver include junior and senior courses run under FRA rules; entry is free but fair admission applies. The senior race reaches the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is required.

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws at Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. Distances run from 5K to Half Marathon, with series-entry discounts, a free presentation evening, prizes for winners, and fees shown betw..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

A pop up summer running event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k races with on-the-day or online entry and post-race food, drink, a jumble medal and a sweetie bag for all runners.

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

An inflatable obstacle-course event in Newcastle offering looped routes of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water, finishers medals and family entry options; children 5 to 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

A second edition fell event around Hartsop covering 19.5 km with 1370 m of ascent, featuring multiple checkpoints and steep technical descents. The route requires careful line choices and includes rockier sections above Haweswater.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A lapped towpath event on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal offering five distances, on-course feed stations, marshals and finisher food and medals in Kirkstall, Leeds.