Trail Running calendar near Garrigill 2026-2027

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: an approximately 16 km trail along canal and riverside paths including Calverley Cutting, and a fast, flat 10 km out-and-back on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, with marked routes and limited entry.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

A 10km race in Sowerby Bridge that starts on muddy trails and returns on tarmac. The course is one way, entries are limited to 100 runners, and an official hoodie can be pre ordered as the event memento.

A winter ultra trail in Barley, Lancashire offering a full 45 mile circuit or a 30 mile alternative for runners and walkers, with waymarked routes, GPX files and required winter kit.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Road races in Cockermouth with a half marathon and 10km through the Lorton Valley, live chip-timing, no cut-off time, and finishers receiving a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

Run a scenic 10 mile point to point trail along the Northumbrian coastline from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea. This dog friendly event features cliff paths, sandy beaches, and chip timing for all participants.

Choose from three distances in this self navigated trail event starting in Saltburn by the Sea. Participants receive medals and post race refreshments after navigating the scenic and demanding terrain of the North Yorkshire coast.

Experience the dramatic Northumberland coastline with this linear trail run through dunes and sandy beaches. Choose from four distances ranging from 10k to Ultra on a fully marked course starting in the historic setting of Bamburgh.

A trail half marathon on 21 February 2027 from Levisham Village Hall through the North York Moors, including the Hole of Horcum. The approximately 13.1 mile route has two checkpoints, a five hour limit and places limited to 50 runners.

Trail 10km and half marathon around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park, starting and finishing by the River Aln; live chip timing, free on-site parking, and a £4 donation per entry to NE Youth. Canicross is not permitted.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 include 5km, 10km and half marathon options with live chip timing and a three hour cut off. Routes pass through the Deer Park, Water Garden and the Abbey and the event is canicross friendly.

A largely off-road *29.7 mile* trail ultra in the Eden Valley with c.3000 ft of ascent, fully tracked on Open Tracking. The route passes the Pennines and Howgills, includes four staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Take the Fell is a trail running event at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 offering 10k and 20k routes with chip timing, signed courses, finishers medals and event photos; pre-registration and age limits apply.

Trail races at Leighton Hall use scenic farmland and coastal-inland trails in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, offering a 10 km route and a 21 km half marathon with marked courses, water stations and an event village.

A coastal ultra along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park offering 54 km and 27 km routes, shuttle-to-start logistics, feed stations, live chip timing and a bag drop. Early Bird entries are full.

A Lake District trail weekend in Grasmere on 20 and 21 March 2027 featuring a new Half Marathon plus 10km and 5km routes. Scenic courses around Grasmere and Rydal, canicross friendly, live chip timing and finisher extras.

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.