Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

A challenging 24-mile fell run across the Saddleworth moors, visiting ten reservoirs. It features significant elevation gain and three refreshment checkpoints. Full kit and pre-entry are required.

Night trail races at Kielder, Grassholme and Derwent set in designated dark sky areas, with distances from 10K to 26.6 miles and a double option. The events note friendly volunteers and lively atmosphere alongside occasional signage and rou..

The Morland Marathon is a 30-mile trail event on March 8, 2026. It features a partially self-navigated route suitable for trail runners and walkers.

Experience the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors in this historic event for runners and walkers. Choose between 18 and 26 mile routes starting from Greenmount for a classic outdoor challenge.

Born 2B Wild is a 5k trail run in Hamsterley Forest where you can run with your dog. The course features mud, hills, and obstacles. There's a team competition, and finishers get a medal.

This is the final running of the March Hare event in Penistone. Join the 7-hour challenge on the flat Trans Pennine Trail, run any number of laps, and earn a special medal and treats. A friendly, cupless event with cake and a community cent..

This spring community event in Abbey Village features two trail races supporting the local school. Choose the scenic 9 km Roddlesworth Roller or the family friendly 2.2 km Daffodil Doddle. Both offer fully marshalled courses, finisher medal..

Take on the classic Carrock Fell race in the Lake District, a 9 km challenge with 500 m of ascent across rugged fells. Entry is on the day with low fees for members and non members, parking on the field when dry and a friendly fell running..

This multi terrain 12km race takes runners across Whitley Bay beach and coastal clifftops through Holywell Dene trails. Enjoy a varied route ending with a track lap and a unique event buff.

Join your club mates for the PECO Cross Country League end of season relay race at Middleton Park. Teams of three runners compete across various age and gender categories on an undulating 2.6 mile lap.

Experience a classic Lake District fell race in Kendal featuring an 8 km senior course and various junior categories. This winter league event offers on the day entry for runners looking to explore the terrain of Cunswick.

Choose your challenge at WODland Endurorun, a trail run on a scenic 5 km loop in Holme Styes Wood. Options range from a simple 5 km to a 6 hour team relay. Everyone runs the same course and receives a finisher's medal.

The Haworth Hobble is a classic 31.7-mile winter ultra across the gritstone moors of West Yorkshire. With 5,300 feet of climbing, it's a challenging, volunteer-run event known for its incredible feed stations and community spirit. Entries a..

Celebrate the 100th Punk Panther event with a scenic trail race through the moorlands and woodlands of Otley. Choose from four distances ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultramarathon.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Explore the trails of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Natural Beauty. Choose from a 10k or a 21k half marathon, with competitive and non-competitive options. The event is dog-free and emphasizes sustainable practices.

Experience a scenic trail run starting and finishing by the historic Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon distances that support local youth development.

A 6.5-mile fell race across the Pennine moorlands, featuring boggy terrain, tussocky paths, and a stream crossing. The event starts and finishes near Marsden Cricket Club, with registration and kit requirements in place. It's an open race w..

A challenging fell race over 8km with 472m of ascent, part of the North East Championships. Entry is on the day, requiring mandatory safety gear. Prizes for the top finishers in a scenic location.

A challenging fell race over 7.7 km with 365m of climb in the Lake District. Mandatory full kit is required, including waterproofs. Junior races are also available.