Trail Running calendar near Edmundbyers 2025-2026

Tackle 55 miles across the rugged North York Moors and Cleveland Hills from Guisborough to Helmsley along the Cleveland Way. Expect long climbs, sweeping views and strict checkpoints and kit rules that reward grit and route savvy.

Tackle scenic but rugged fell races around the Chevin in Otley with 9 km and 14 km options across rocky paths and grassy trails. Finishers enjoy a complimentary pint of Craven ale to toast their run.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Run the dramatic Cheviot Hills in this 11 mile fell race on 22 March 2026, tackling climbs up The Cheviot and Hedgehope for big views and serious ascent. Timed race with medals and marshals makes it a classic spring fell challenge.

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle wild Pennine terrain in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a rugged 15.4 mile course starting from Weavers Square through moorland, valleys and woods. Expect challenging climbs, navigation sections and dramatic views for a true fell running..

Tackle the Northern Traverse, a 300 km self supported ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three national parks and about 6,500 m of ascent. Run across mountains, valleys and moors over five days from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on Lakes Traverse 2026, a stunning 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees seafront to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect rugged fells, dramatic lakes and classic coast to coast scenery in a true endurance challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Tackle the scenic but demanding 11 km fell and trail race around Reeth in North Yorkshire, with steep climbs, technical descents and dramatic mining hushes. Limited to 100 runners, with post race drinks and cakes to celebrate.

Enjoy the Daffodil Run & Walk, a friendly 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell across trails and open fell. Separate starts suit walkers and faster runners and there are drinks on route plus post race tea.

Tackle DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire, a challenging 18 to 20 km trail with steep climbs, ridge running and technical descents across rugged mining hushes. Fully marked course, limited to 200 entrants for an intimate race day.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Run the Dales Traverse, a scenic 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond following Wainwrights coast to coast route through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged terrain, a self sufficiency ethos and minimal support for..

Moors Traverse follows Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, an 80 km route with about 1600 m of climb. Expect self sufficiency, friendly support points and a shoreline finish with a finisher medal.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.