Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2025-2026

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic choose your distance 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with Cathedral views. Run as many laps as you like, earn a dog themed medal and support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on the Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge, a rugged 137km timed run along the Pennine Bridleway from West Yorkshire to Cumbria with a 50 hour cutoff. Small field with full support, indoor checkpoints, hot meals and trackers.

Take on the SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Ultra, a scenic 37 mile self navigated challenge through the North York Moors visiting five trig points. Open to solos or pairs with limited places, all finishers receive a memento and hot meal.

Take on a scenic 12 km trail through Burnsall and the Dales on 18 April 2026 as part of the Due North series. Expect on course drinks, a post race meal and a beer at the finish for a friendly, well supported day out.

On 18 April 2026 join the Burnsall Trail Half in the Yorkshire Dales, the opening race of the Due North Half Marathon series. Enjoy a scenic trail route along riverside paths with great views and a post race meal, beer and race goodies.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic trail challenge in the heart of Burnsall with the 12K opening leg of the Burnsall half marathon. Expect a friendly atmosphere, well marked route, post race food and a beer, plus the option to enter the three race series.

Tackle the rough uplands of Blackstone Edge in this punchy 5.6 km fell race with 366 m climb and boggy sections, visiting the Pennine Way and a Roman road. Organized by Todmorden Harriers, it is a 2026 Fell Running Championships counter.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a classic Lakeland challenge covering 40 miles and about 2500 m of ascent across multiple summits in a figure of eight route. Held 18 April 2026 from Askham Community Centre, it needs solid mountain skill..

Tempting at Tempsey : event overview Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event at Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. The next scheduled race date is 19/04/2026. The Temple Newsam grounds include walking and running..

Swainby Sweep is a 7 and 16 mile circular trail race through the wild North York Moors, featuring moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way. Scenic and testing, the event is well supported with checkpoints and feed stations.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Tackle the Calderdale Way Ultra, an off road adventure from Heptonstall across gritstone hills, packhorse ways and woodland trails around Halifax and Hebden Bridge. Choose 30, 50 or 100 mile routes with aid stations and GPS tracking.

Take on a scenic 50 km loop along the Wold Rangers Way on 25 April 2026, starting and finishing near Driffield. Well supported with live GPS tracking, indoor checkpoints and inclusive nutrition, plus an eco medal or tree planting option.

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

The Three Peaks Race is an iconic 24 mile fell run in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. Expect rugged terrain, big climbs and classic mountain running atmosphere.

25 and 26 April 2026: The Fellsman and The Fellsman Dart run high level routes across the Yorkshire Dales, testing navigation, endurance and grit. Map and compass are compulsory; volunteer support and live tracking provided.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail for a rare route across an active RAF station with launch platforms and stunning views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Choose 14 mile or 11 km, earn a medal and support RAF Benevolent Fund.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.