Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

Experience the scenic landscape of Lancashire with 10k and 15k trail routes starting from the village of Scorton. Runners will follow marked tracks and fields reaching the summit of Nicky Nook for panoramic views.

Test your strategy at this unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where you choose your own start time. Face the clock in a race where the person who starts the latest and finishes before the cutoff wins.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Experience a lapped trail run or walk through the exclusive parkland and gardens of Constable Burton Hall with distances for different ages and a post race hot dog included.

Join this informal summer trail run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley. Runners of all levels can enjoy a 5k or 10k route followed by hot food and drinks at the local pub.

Holcombe 10 is a trail race across Holcombe Moor with 10K and 10 Mile courses via Peel Tower and Redisher Woods. This edition of the event has been cancelled.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales from the market town of Skipton with four course options ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra featuring the Pennine Way and Malham Tarn.

The classic Sedbergh Fell Race ascends Winder, offering a short but steep 3.5 km course with 340 meters of climb. It is a BOFRA championship event with dedicated junior races. The race starts from The Showfield in Sedbergh.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

This 5.2 mile fell race in North Yorkshire takes runners from Appletreewick to the summit of Simons Seat. The senior only event features a 1200 ft ascent and includes a drink at the finish line.

Experience a 50 mile journey along the historic Lancaster Canal from Kendal to Preston. Run the full distance solo or join a four person relay team to explore picturesque towns and coastal views.

Experience a 13.2 mile trail run through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods featuring ancient trods and forest tracks. This small event offers sweeping views of the North York Moors and welcomes runners with canine partners.

Experience scenic trail running at Derwent Reservoir with 5km and 10km courses featuring firm paths and woodland trails. This canicross friendly event on the Durham border includes chip timing and finisher medals for all participants.

This multi terrain 10k run takes participants through Golden Acre Park and Pauls Pond in Leeds. Runners follow a scenic course featuring trail paths and a single grass hill while receiving a commemorative event t-shirt.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

Experience a 10.5 km trail race through the scenic parkland and woodland trails of Rudding Park in Harrogate. This undulating course features technical paths and a rewarding goody bag for all participants.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.