Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2025-2026

Join Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K and 5K on 1 March 2026 to support Saint Michael's Hospice, with scenic trail routes from Crimple House in Hornbeam Park. A Littlies fun run adds a family friendly twist to this fundraising day.

Take on the Eskdale Eureka fell race on Sun 1 Mar 2026 in the North York Moors, based at Castleton Cricket Club, a challenging 14.3 km course with about 470 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day, with proceeds supporting Clev..

Explore moorland trails and reservoir views at Saddleworth Res's in Greenfield, Oldham on Saturday 7 March 2026. Choose 25, 44 or 60 km unmarked courses that test navigation, with checkpoints, refreshments and live tracking.

Run under star filled skies with Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Run Series at UK dark sky venues like Kielder. Night trail races from 10K to 26.6 miles offer a friendly, highly rated atmosphere for adventurous runners.

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on Sat 7 Mar 2026 is a classic fell race around Pendle offering Pennine ridges and wide views. About 9.4 miles with 545 m of climb, pre entries and day entries are welcome for a rewarding spring challenge.

The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 29 mile trail ultra with about 3,000 ft of climbing through Eden Valley near Pennines and Howgills. Stone circles, waterfalls and village charm await; open to runners and walkers with full tracking.

Take on the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Greenmount, choosing a rewarding 18 or 26 mile trail for walkers and runners. Classic West Pennine Moors scenery, route navigation and friendly LDWA support make it a memorable..

Get muddy and have fun at Born 2B Wild III, a lively around 5k trail run through Hamsterley Forest with hills, mud and obstacles. Bring your dog for a post run drink, claim a finisher medal and help support an animal charity.

Challenge yourself at the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed event on a flat lapped 6.55 mile route where you can run as many laps as you like. Every finisher gets a 2026 medal, goody bag and chocolate treats with hot drink..

Join the Roddlesworth Roller on 8 March 2026 for a scenic 9 km trail run around lakes and through woods near Chorley. All ages and abilities are welcome as the event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

Run scenic looped trails around Holme Styes Wood at WODland Endurorun on 14 March 2026. Choose 10 km, 20 km or push for as many laps as you can in the six hour Endurorun, with solo and team entries on a fast 5 km circuit.

Tackle rugged gritstone moors in the Haworth Hobble, a classic off road 51 km ultra with about 1,340 m of ascent across Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect remote trails, full kit requirements and hearty feeds on route.

Join the 100th Punk Panther Welcome Way, a scenic trail race around Otley on March 14, 2026, winding through moorland, reservoirs, canals and woodland. Distances from 13 to 50 miles offer a tough and beautiful challenge for trail runners.

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.

Run scenic trails around Leighton Hall on 14 March 2026, choose between 10k and half marathon courses and enjoy views across Morecambe Bay. Entries open soon with 250 earlybird places and a 10% club discount.

Run beside Alnwick Castle on scenic trails through Hulne Park and the Priory with 10km and Half Marathon options, live chip timing, medals and Wild Deer merchandise for finishers. A portion of every entry supports NE Youth.

Take on the Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race from Marsden Cricket Club: a scenic yet rugged 6.5 mile course across Pennine moorland with 260 m of ascent. Entries limited to 200, 18 or older only, with tea and cake after the finish.

Take on a scenic 8 km trail with about 400 m of climb around Bulbys Wood, Ingram on Sun 15 Mar 2026. Entry is on the day only, £5, for runners aged 16 or over seeking a tough, rewarding hill challenge.

Tackle the scenic 20 mile Link Challenge at Burrs Country Park, threading villages, woodlands and meadows. A supported trail run or hike with aid stations and proceeds benefiting Sunnywood youth services.