Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race on 5 September 2026 in Malham, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy. The route visits Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, includes a climb to Weets Top, and offers drinks stations, a post race meal, prizes and free parking.

A seaside trail run from Hornsea on an out and back Trans Pennine Trail route. Multiple distances from 10 km to marathon, with feed stations every three miles, marshals, on-course signage and a finisher medal.

A trail running event at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 offering five waymarked routes from 6 km to 50 km, on-course fuel stations, GPX routes and on-site camping options near Kielder Forest.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

A fell race on the Longshaw estate on 5 September 2026 covering 7.1 km with 237 m of climb, held alongside Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials with race entry including access to the trials and on-site facilities.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

A 23 mile LDWA challenge around Malhamdale, starting and finishing at Gargrave Village Hall with four staffed checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and participants must bring their own mug.

A 31.5 km fell race around the Ingleton watershed with 1580 m of ascent, visiting Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire high points. The route mixes rough open fell, boggy tops and long ridge running and requires strong navigation skills.

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 Tibthorpe, Driffield offering 4 miles and 8 miles routes for runners and canicross participants. Chipped timing, medals, prizes, dog awards, parking, toilets and post race food are provided.

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.

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 trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir as part of a three race autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap route is off the Pennine Bridleway with about 25 m of elevation and prizes awarded in each race.

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 anticlockwise trail ultra around Lake Windermere with a 24 hour limit, GPS tracking, five aid stations, halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

A 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on the waymarked LCW footpaths, mostly trail with some road. Nine supported checkpoints, drop bag points and mandatory navigation via GPX; finishers receive a wooden medal.

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.