Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2026-2027

Take on the Swainby Sweep on 19 April 2026 in the North York Moors, choosing 7 or 16 mile circular trail routes that pass reservoirs, moors and forest tracks. Marked courses, checkpoints and goodie bags make this a scenic and rewarding day..

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Run the Calderdale Way from Heptonstall across moorland, woodland and valleys with 30, 50 or 100 miles to choose from. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking, baggage drop and a finisher medal on this scenic off road ultra.

Run a 50 km circular route along the Wold Rangers Way through sweeping dry valleys and charming villages. Live GPS tracking, vegan and gluten free checkpoints, eco medals or tree planting, camping and finish line cake and coffee.

Beyond Newcastle invites trail and ultra runners to scenic riverside routes starting and finishing at Newcastle Quayside, with 25 km and 55 km options, waymarked course, feed stations and a finisher medal. Expect mixed surfaces, hills and c..

Take on the iconic Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales, a 39 km fell run over Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough with about 1,596 m of ascent. Expect wild scenery, tough climbs and a classic fell running challenge.

Tackle the Fellsman across the Yorkshire Dales with a 60 mile route climbing 11,000 ft or the 30 mile Dart climbing 4,200 ft. Volunteer staffed checkpoints, live tracking and navigation required make this a classic fell challenge.

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Join the Urban Trail Series for marked trail races from Biddick Academy across spring to autumn, with distances from 5K to half marathon. Enter single races or buy a season ticket for savings, prizes and a presentation evening.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon in Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 across hilly mixed terrain and traffic free trails. Friendly support, regular water stops and a finisher medal make this a memorable spring challenge.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Cockfield Chase is a friendly fell race on ancient Cockfield Fell featuring a guided 3.5 km route lap followed by a 3.5 km timed lap, totalling 7 km with about 160 m of climb. Beginner friendly, scenic and community driven with post race re..

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Run Gibside's 600 acre estate on Wednesday 29 April 2026 on 5 km or 10 km trails through gardens, woodland and historic ruins, with a good chance to see deer. Canicross friendly and chip timed, all finishers get a bespoke medal and snack.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..