Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

A short BOFRA-listed fell race at Hawkswick in Littondale covering about 2.25 km with 170 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, skyline running and a very steep descent. Parking on site costs three pounds.

Trail runs at Harewood House, Leeds, take runners through estate parkland, woodland and around Eccup Reservoir. Three distances are available with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

Timed trail event along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, fully signed course, themed medals and goody bags, with aid stations and vegan options.

A 7 miles fell race with 600 m of ascent through limestone country above Settle, hosting the 2026 Yorkshire Senior and Under 23 Fell Running Championships. The flagged course includes steep climbs, rough ground, two checkpoints and a water..

Take on the Baystones & Wansfell fell race in the Lake District on 21 June 2026, a scenic but testing 10.8 km course with 504 m of climb around Troutbeck. Pre entry and day registration available with modest fees and limited parking.

Trail running in Barnard Castle with 3.5, 9 and 15 mile waymarked routes along the Teesdale Way. Courses include aid stations, finishers' memento, free photos and optional post-run yoga.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

A community family fun run at Oakwell Hall and Country Park on a roughly 2.5 km undulating multi terrain course with food stalls, a mascots' race and entertainment; entry is £10 and proceeds support MoreInCommon Batley & Spen.

A closed-road running and cycling event on Cragg Road in Mytholmroyd offering multiple measured runs, a school relay climb, a 60 km sportive and timed cycle ascent. Registrations on the day are at Royd Ices next to the start and finish.

An 8.8 km fell race near Haweswater in the Lake District with 244 m of climb, open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is on the day for £5 and the race is part of the Bampton Village Sports Day and Fete.

A Category AS fell race of 7.5 km with 375 m ascent on 23 June 2026, based at the Hare and Hounds Pub in Todmorden. The course is well marked, pre entry is via SiEntries and the minimum age is 16.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

An evening pop up race in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k routes, on-site registration, a jumble medal and food and drink options. The event is next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near the Bridge Shopping Centre.

A local fell race in the South/West Pennines, covering 10.5 km with 370 m of climb and views of Hameldon Hill and Mitchell House reservoir. Entry fees differ for affiliated and unattached runners and the event is based at Accrington Cricket..

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods offer mapped 5, 10 and 15 mile routes through mixed woodland with live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A 6.00 km fell race in Kirkby-in-Furness using a new route across fields and up to the windmills. It counts as a BOFRA championship counter, has junior and senior routes, and offers camping for BOFRA members.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running to Park Fell and back. The route is about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with 211 m of ascent; minimum age 18 and all entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

On 27 June 2026 in Kettlewell, this fundraising event offers three routes from 17 to 4.5 miles across Wharfedale, with GPX routes, on-course water stations, and entry fees that include parking and refreshments.