Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2025-2026

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.

Tough off road fell ultra around Haworth moors, 51 km with significant ascent and potentially severe winter weather. Mandatory kit and trackers keep you safe on this remote, scenic course with feed stations and hot food at the finish.

Join the Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley for a scenic trail run across moorland, rivers, canals and reservoirs with views from Otley Chevin, Burley and Baildon moors. Pick 13, 20, 34 or 50 mile routes for a challenging day.

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 through history at Alnwick Castle on scenic trails via Hulne Park, the Priory and riverside paths, with 10km and half marathon options. Timed racing, medals and a donation to NE Youth make this a rewarding day for runners 15 and over.

Classic fell race over 6.5 miles and 260 m ascent across Pennine moorland, with stream crossings, boggy trods and a climb up Pule Hill. Join Holmfirth Harriers at Marsden Cricket Club on 15 March 2026 for a muddy, scenic challenge.

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.

Enjoy a scenic, non competitive 20 mile trail run or hike around Burrs Country Park, linking six charming villages through woodlands and meadows. Friendly checkpoints and proceeds support local youth and community projects.

Hardmoors 55 is a rugged 55 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way through the North York Moors from Guisborough to Helmsley on 21 March 2026. Expect tough trails, mandatory kit and tracker, and stunning moorland views.

Tackle the Chevin in Otley with Great Owl Running on scenic trails, footpaths and forest tracks past Surprise View and Poolscar Wood. Choose a 14 km or 9 km fell route then celebrate with a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

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..

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle 10 miles of mixed roads, tracks and moorland at Delph Cricket Club with a military pack option carrying 35 lb. Enjoy rugged scenery while supporting the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities.

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 scenic Canalathon Ultra Festival in Sowerby Bridge on 22 March 2026, with distances from 10 km to a flat, fast 100 km along the Rochdale Canal. Chip timing, aid stations, showers and medals mean great support for relays, a personal..

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..

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

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.