Trail Running calendar near Gatesgarth 2026-2027

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

Three mixed terrain distances around Derwent Reservoir in May, including a closed road 10 mile lap; canicross is allowed on the 5 km and 5 mile routes.

A circa 13.2 mile trail half marathon around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with varied terrain, one checkpoint, a bespoke medal and a four hour time limit.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

A multi sport outdoor festival in Keswick from 21 to 23 May 2027 featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure races, with loch water safety, onsite medical cover and sustainability measures such as no single use cups.

Point to point 32 mile trail around East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations across the South Pennines with 1,430 m ascent and a 10 hour time limit.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

Three trail races on the Ullswater Way in Cumbria on 23 May 2027, with distances of 10, 21.5 and 33.5 miles and HQ at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.

Seven hour time challenge on the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.

Hourly 4.167-mile laps repeated until one runner remains; held at Stubbs Fields, Hebden Bridge on 29 May 2027 with on-site food, drinks and portaloos.

Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and..

Two races on 29 May 2027 across the North Yorkshire Moors, 80 km to Robin Hood's Bay and 32 km to the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge.

An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

A supported trail challenge based at Kendal with a 100 km loop plus shorter distances, covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.

Trail event from Coniston Sports and Social Club with scenic routes around Coniston Water and the Old Man, offering 10K and 16K options and on site music and food.

Trail event at Station Top, Otley with 50 km, 25 km and 15 km routes plus a 50 km relay. Courses follow public footpaths; runners must carry the route map and GPX files and meet mandatory kit requirements.