Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A seven hour timed trail run along the River Wear in Durham with lap-based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, medals and distance pins for half marathon and above, on-course drink and snack support and a goody bag for finishers.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.

A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.

A Lake District fell race on Sun 30 Aug 2026 with a senior course of 2.5 km and 270 m climb. Entry is on the day with no pre-entry, and junior races cover U9 (from age 6), U12, U14 and U17.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A trail 5 km race at Clowbridge Reservoir, forming the first of a three race autumn series on 3rd, 10th and 17th Sept 2026. The two lap, mostly flat route has about 25 m elevation and is open to ages 11 and over.

A 10 km trail race on 5 September 2026 in Malham, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy. The route visits Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, includes a climb to Weets Top, and offers drinks stations, a post race meal, prizes and free parking.

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five waymarked routes from 6 km to 50 km, on-course fuel stations, GPX routes and on-site camping options near Kielder Forest.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races of 5K, 10K and 15K start and finish at Fitz Park in Keswick, with well marked routes around Derwentwater. The event village features local food stalls, live music and race commentary for spectators and participants.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge around Malhamdale, starting and finishing at Gargrave Village Hall with four staffed checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and participants must bring their own mug.

A 31.5 km fell race around the Ingleton watershed with 1580 m of ascent, visiting Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire high points. The route mixes rough open fell, boggy tops and long ridge running and requires strong navigation skills.