Trail Running calendar near Durham 2025-2026

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd is a scenic running event held in Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views over Bassenthwaite Lake and the Coledale Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K route with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K option with 210m ascent, suitable for beginners or..

The Gunpowder Plod 2025 is a multi-distance running event held at York Knavesmire, offering participants the choice to complete one, two, or three laps of a mostly paved 5k loop with about 1k on grass per lap. Suitable for runners aged nine and above, the event welcomes both experienced and new runn..

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a scenic trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from various distances including approximately 10k, half marathon, 20 miler, marathon, and ultra marathon, all based on laps of a 6.5-mile trail course. The route ge..

The Derwentwater Ten is a highly regarded 10-mile road race in the UK, celebrated as "the UK's most scenic 10 mile road race." The event attracts hundreds of runners, with 422 participants finishing the latest edition. Known for its smooth organization and beautiful course, the race offers a friendl..

The Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1 event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers a scenic 6.6-mile loop around the picturesque Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs near Otley, Yorkshire. The mainly off-road course features undulating terrain on good trails, showcasing beautiful autumnal..

The Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 is a scenic trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, located at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park in Otley, Yorkshire. The main course is a 6.6-mile undulating loop around both reservoirs, featuring good trail terrain and stunning a..

The Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge 2025 is a 6-hour timed running event held at York Sports Village on a flat 1km cycle circuit. Open to runners aged 9 and above, participants can run any distance they choose within the 6-hour window, from a single lap to the full duration. The event celebrates Celti..

Moonlight Meander is a unique night trail running event held at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir near Otley, Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 4-mile or 8-mile looped course through wooded terrain, illuminated by head-torches, fairy lights, and lanterns. The course features undulating elevatio..

Grim Reservoir Dogs is a charming trail running event held around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 3.3-mile or 6.6-mile looped course, both designed to be enjoyed alongside your dog. The route showcases the beautiful reservoir landscapes..

Hardmoors 26.2: Goathland is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. Taking place near Goathland village, the event features circular courses including a 27.5-mile trail marathon with 4,800 feet of ascent, a half marathon, and a 10k tra..

Run Bolton Abbey is a scenic trail running event held at Bolton Abbey Estate in North Yorkshire, offering distances from a 2.4-mile family fun run up to a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course is hilly and runs through stunning autumnal trails around the Abbey, including areas usually closed to the..

The Wadsworth Half Trog is a challenging fell running event held near Hebden Bridge, starting from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley. Covering approximately 9.3 miles (15 km) with 1,400 feet (420 m) of ascent, the race offers varied and tough terrain, including moorland with potential muddy secti..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Newburn Leisure Centre offers a friendly, all-abilities running event led by qualified coaches. Held at Newburn Activity Centre in Newburn, participants engage in interval-based training featuring hill efforts, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied terrain. The session fos..

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra distances, with laps of approxima..

The Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event held in the scenic Wharfedale area near Otley, Ilkley, and Guiseley in the UK. It offers three distances: a half marathon (13 miles), a 20-mile race, and a challenging 35-mile ultramarathon, with climbs ranging from 1,700 to 4,800 feet. Th..

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a challenging 5km fell running event held in Litton, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park. The course features approximately 362 meters of ascent, taking runners through the beautiful landscapes of Littondale and Upper Wharfedale. The race st..

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop alon..

The Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a challenging AL category fell running event held at Barley Village Hall in the UK. Covering a distance of 27 km (16.8 miles) with a climb of 1473 meters (4833 feet), the race demands strong navigational skills and experience, as it is not a long-distance walk. Local..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race is a 10k head torch trail run held in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, the largest forest in the area covering 4,900 acres. Scheduled for November, the night-time race offers a unique experience where runners navigate a fully marked course illuminated by head t..

The Gibside Fruitbowl will take place in Rowlands Gill on Sunday 16 November 2025. You can run 7 miles.