Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a charity 10 mile challenge around Delph raising funds for the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Run the standard route or test your grit in the TAB with 35 lbs across moorland.

The Pendulum 2026 is an 11 mile fell and trail run from Langleeford that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, offering about 3,689 ft of climbing and stunning upland views. Marked and supported with a halfway water station, race bibs and..

Run the Canalathon along the scenic Rochdale Canal towpath from 10 km to a 100 km ultra, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire. Flat, fast towpaths, marshals and aid stations, and a festive finish at Sowerby Bridge.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch: half marathon, 10 km or 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with rolling climbs and dusk headtorch vibes. Scenic trails, friendly organisers and a finisher medal for every runner.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Enjoy a weekend of wild Lakeland running at Grasmere with 5km and 10km trail routes that skirt Grasmere and Rydal waters and pass Rydal Caves, with duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly with medals, goodies and village finish vibes.

Tackle a hilly 11 km trail around Reeth with a very steep opening climb, technical descents and single track sections through former mining hushes. Finish at Low Fremington Village Hall with tea, coffee and cakes. Entries limited to 100.

Join NAV4 Daffodil Run & Walk on 28 March 2026 in Pooley Bridge for a scenic 13 mile out and back to Hallin Fell across trails and open slopes. Walkers, runners and families welcome with support and post race tea and cake.

Take on DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire. This challenging 20 mile trail features steep climbs, ridge running and rocky technical descents through classic Dales scenery; mandatory kit and a personal cup are required.

Join the Cleveland Survival, a challenging 24 mile orienteering across the North York Moors raising funds for Cleveland Mountain Rescue. Expect tough terrain, checkpoint support and a hot meal at the finish.

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

Tackle the iconic Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond that crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, climbs the Nine Standards and finishes beneath Richmond Castle. Expect roughly 1,400 m of ascent.

Moors Traverse sends runners along Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay. This scenic 80 km ultra with 1600 m of climbing offers staffed aid stations and full logistical support.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.