Trail Running calendar near Frosterley 2026-2027

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle feature routes through Hulne Park and the Priory in two distances. The event uses live chip timing, includes a finisher medal and refreshments, and donates part of each entry to NE Youth.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

A 15 km BM fell race at Muncaster Castle on 15 March 2026 with rough, navigational terrain and two River Esk crossings. Entry is on the day only, cash only, minimum age 18, and full compulsory kit is required.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

A three hour score mountain marathon from the Crooked Billet in Worsthorne on 15 March 2026, run over rough moorland. Solo or pair running is allowed with individual entry and full FRA kit required.

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

Event Overview The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon with 2,300 meters (7,545 ft) of ascent. It runs from Guisborough to Helmsley, primarily following the Cleveland Way National Trail across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. T..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a demanding BM fell race in Otley. The 14km single-lap course features significant climbs and scenic trails. The event starts and finishes on Station Road, with post-race refreshments at The Black Horse pub.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

A five-mile trail race at Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton on Saturday 21 March 2026, with affiliated and unaffiliated ticket options priced to include a booking fee.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

A 10.9 km fell race with about 610 m of climb in the South/West Pennines near Portsmouth village. The flagged route has steep rough climbs and descents and requires full FRA kit.

The Pendulum is a demanding fell race over 11 miles in the Cheviot Hills. Participants must conquer both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, facing over 3,600 feet of ascent. This event includes a timed course, mandatory kit, and a finisher med..

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.

A head torch trail run offering half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The event starts from Swinsty Moor Car Park and requires a head torch and mobile phone. Every finisher receives a medal.