Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026 is a 2.4 km vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn near Ambleside that gains 650 m to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with a manned checkpoint, safety team, and a recycled medal for finishers.

An evening trail event at Sledmere House featuring a scenic 10 km route through chalk valleys and woodland, plus a 3.6 km Trail Taster and a childrens Fun Run. Chip timing and medals are provided for finishers.

A trail event at Station Top, Otley, offering a 51 km ultra (also a 4-person relay), a 25 km super and a 16 km challenge on public footpaths with marked routes, checkpoints and required kit for off-road conditions.

A technical 21 km trail run in Great and Little Langdale on 6 June 2026, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. The course has 850 m of ascent, marked trails, a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache seed bomb medal.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

Experience a classic Yorkshire mountain race featuring 500 meters of climbing over a 12.2 km course. This event takes runners to the summit of Pen y Ghent and back through the scenic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

A 13.2 mile, fully flagged trail race on 6 June 2026 around Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton with over 2,000 feet of ascent, SPORTident timing and prizes totaling over £800.

A lakeside trail event in Coniston on 6 June 2026 with 10 km and 16 km routes, marked trails, water stations, live music and a race village with local food and traders.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A backyard-style ultramarathon in Dalby Forest made of ten 5.5 km laps (55 km total) with hourly starts. Entry includes forest access and two nights' camping; the route is signed and marshalled on the day.

A 10k and 15k trail event on 6 June 2026 around the Forest of Bowland, based at The Green Man in Inglewhite, with chip timing, technical t-shirts and on-route water station.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Graves Park on Saturday 06 Jun 2026, featuring mud obstacles and varied terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and are asked to meet a minimum fundraising target of £50 for Cancer Research UK.

A fell race in the York. Dales on Sat 6 Jun 2026 at Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick. The course is 8.8 km with 550 m climb, allows day entry (£7), teams of three, and carries an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A short BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell featuring a steep 170 m climb, skyline running to a cairn and a fast descent over scree. Parking and registration are at the cricket field with a small parking charge.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Scenic trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon and 10k options, marked courses, feed stations and an event village with live music and local food.

A multi terrain 11 kilometre trail run around Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon on 7 June 2026, part of the local family fete. The undulating single lap is waymarked, fully marshaled and includes five water crossings and a handmade village pottery..

The Edenfield Fell Race is a 10.2 km BM category event with 396m of climb, starting from the Edenfield Cricket Club. Entry is on the day only. Limited parking is available, so carpooling is encouraged.