Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

A 31.5 km fell race around the Ingleton watershed with 1580 m ascent, crossing Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria and registered as an FRA A-Long event.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

A long fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m of climb around Totley, Sheffield. The unmarked, partially marshalled route requires self-navigation and mandatory FRA kit, with two water stations and limited parking near the pavilion.

Scenic trail runs in East Yorkshire offering 4 mile and 8 mile routes with chip timing, medals, prizes, dog awards, parking and on-site food.

Experience the scenic trails of East Yorkshire with or without a canine companion. This event offers 4 and 8 mile chipped trail runs starting from Field House Coffee Barn with medals for all finishers.

A club road race over 10 km around Darwen on a new anti-clockwise route with mostly left turns and mixed road and trail sections. It starts and ends at Blacksnape Playing Fields and follows the Darwen Half route up to Bull Hill.

Approximately 10 km trail race around Waverley Lakes in south east Sheffield on a fairly flat, marshalled off-road course with age-group prizes.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A two-lap trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir, part of a three-race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers with GPS support, five feed stations and a 24 hour time limit.

A 100km loop around Leeds on waymarked LCW footpaths with nine supported checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation, drop bags and required safety kit for participants.

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.

A 36 km AL fell race from Hesket Newmarket around the Northern Fells with summit checkpoints, mandatory navigational kit and river crossings.

A 17.1 km out and back fell race in Upper Teesdale, running alongside the River Tees and starting and finishing at Holwick with about 560 m of ascent.

An outdoor obstacle course event in Gisburn, Ribble Valley Lancashire on 12 September 2026 offering 12 km and 6 km military style courses plus an elite 12 km race.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 50 mile circular ultramarathon through the Lincolnshire Wolds starting from Swallow Village Hall. The course gains about 1,370 m of elevation, features four aid stations, an 18 hour cut off and limited entry for 150 runners.