Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

The Yorkshire Coast Trail Series is a set of trail running events held along the scenic East Yorkshire coast, starting and finishing at Bridlington sea-front. The series includes three races: a 5km Sewerby Sprint, a 10km race, and a 22km race that extends to the Flamborough headland. The courses tra..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held in Malham, starting near the Lister Arms. The relay features mixed teams formed on the day, welcoming participants of all ages. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, begi..

The Punk Panther Headtorch Half is a trail half marathon held around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, starting from Swinsty Moor Car Park in the UK. Covering approximately 13.1 miles with an 800ft climb, the race features two laps of scenic reservoir trails. Participants run in the evening, equipped..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Lake District, UK. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sections, demanding..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Castle C’alf is a 12km (7 miles) fell race organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, taking place near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The course covers the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, passing through the scenic and private Castle Carr estate. The route features 490m (1600 feet) of..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Withins Skyline is a challenging fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course covers 6.2 miles with an 820-foot ascent, starting at the cricket pitch near Penistone Hill and looping through notable landmarks such as The Stoop Standin..

The Pathfinder, organized by Let's Run Adventures, is a challenging 15 or 25-mile circular run or walk set in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors. Starting and finishing at Commondale Village Hall, participants navigate a route featuring old drover tracks, moorland paths, and some road sections. The ev..

The Runner Retreats Lake District will take place in Seatoller from Friday 17 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

The Chopwell Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Chopwell Woodland Park, Gateshead. Set in a 360-hectare mixed woodland, the night-time run offers a unique, peaceful yet wild atmosphere with moonlight filtering through trees and wildlife sightings like deer and owls. The course featur..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing in Grassington. It offers multiple distances: 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 100K relay option. The course features stunning landmarks such as Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike, a..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a challenging trail running event held in Skipton, UK, starting at Skipton Auction Mart. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a 50-mile ultramarathon. The scenic course explores the Yorkshire Dales, pas..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in County Durham, starts from Shotley Bridge near Consett and offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic routes showcase the natural beauty of the area, passing four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and De..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap trail race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penrith, the event supports 4Eden and other local charities. The course is well-marked and marshalled, offering a picturesque running experience.Alongsid..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

Hubble Bubble Day 1 is a Halloween-themed running event held along the scenic Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall, Leeds. The course is a flat, out-and-back trail, ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests. Participants can choose from seven dis..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon is a 38-mile trail ultra race held in Jedburgh, Scotland. The event features a fully marked course with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. It welcomes individual runners and relay teams, with the relay covering four legs totaling 38 miles.T..

Race You to the Summit is a historic fell running event held near Littleborough, UK, starting at the Summit Inn. Now in its 58th year, the race covers approximately 4.3 miles with over 800 feet of ascent. Runners follow a challenging course along tracks and paths to the White House pub near Blacksto..

The Endurancelife North York Moors event offers trail running races fully set within the scenic North York Moors National Park. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances, featuring moderate terrain across moorland and grassland. The courses incorporate parts of t..