Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2025-2026

Run the Robin Hood 100 miles ultra from Retford, a scenic trail course that follows canal towpaths and winds through Sherwood Forest. Expect runnable trails, iconic Major Oak views, staffed aid stations and a friendly atmosphere.

Circumnavigate Lake Windermere in THE LAP, a fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Expect stunning lake and fell scenery, stocked aid stations and a locally sourced finisher meal and medal.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Run the scenic Yorkshireman off road marathon or half across moorland, trails and woods with big climbs and stocked feed stations. Chip timing, guided reccy runs and limited entries make it a popular rugged test for trail and fell runners.

Take on the Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton on Sunday 13 September 2026, a punchy 3.5 mile route climbing about 230 m up to scenic Bradley moor. Friendly club atmosphere with junior races and affordable entry on the day.

Tackle classic Lake District mountain navigation in mid September with three tough courses from 15 km to 29 km and hefty climbs. Applicants are vetted for fell running experience and pre entry is required; pairs welcome on the short course.

Three Towers Ultra on 19 September 2026 takes runners across the West Pennine Moors from Darwen to Jubilee, Rivington and Peel towers. Choose 39 miles or 55 miles with big climbs, unmarked navigation and solid support including checkpoints,..

Challenge the Yorkshire Three Peaks in a scenic 70 km or 100 km ultra near Hawes, North Yorkshire on 19 to 20 September 2026. Limited to 120 runners, Ranger Ultras provides strong support for a memorable autumn mountain race.

Take on the Pen Y Ghent Ultra, a scenic 50 km mountain trail from Hawes through the Yorkshire Dales with demanding climbs and stunning views. Checkpoint support and finish facilities await, entries limited and mountain kit required.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Hardmoors 60 is a spectacular 62 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, hugging dramatic North Sea cliffs from Guisborough to Filey. Expect stunning coastal views, big climbs and a true endurance test with an 18 hour cutoff.

Run the Lake District on 19 September 2026 with Maverick Lakes X Trail in Grasmere, choosing from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical climbs and lakeside trails. A great day out for trail runners with proceeds supporting Fix the Fe..

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Join the Cross Keys Road and Fell Relay in Uppermill for a spirited team race across road and fell in the South West Pennines. Teams of four run two road and two fell legs from the Cross Keys Inn, with pre entry and on site entries welcome.

Join the Raby Castle Trail Runs on 20 September 2026 and explore 200 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes with 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Expect deer sightings, varied trails and a festival finish with medal and snack.

Run a scenic trail half marathon through Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, a challenging single lap 13.1 mile route with stunning moorland views. Support Sue Ryder and enjoy a pie and peas with a finisher memento at the fini..

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough for scenic countryside 10K and half marathon morning runs. Friendly weekend events with pay on the day entry, jumble medals, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.