Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2025-2026

Stanhope Trail Races take place in Stanhope, County Durham, starting and finishing at Stanhope Showground. The event offers two main routes: a 10k and a half marathon (about 14.6 miles), with elevation gains around 1,200 ft and 1,887 ft. Runners traverse the North Pennines AONB, featuring open moorl..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

Charm Bracelet Marathon is a trail-running event along England’s north east coastline, starting at Redcar Beach Base and finishing in Whitby. The course covers about 26.5 miles with around 3,263 feet of elevation gain, and it's described as a true coastal trail with mud, sand, rocks, and trees. Runn..

Yorkshire Trail Runs returns to Bramham Park for a multi-distance trail event set in the estate between Leeds and Wetherby. The weekend features 5km, 10km and Half Marathon routes, all on well-established trail paths through Bramham Park’s woodland and estate, offering views of statues and historic..

CBTE The Charm Bracelet Half Marathon is a coastal trail race held along the North East England coast, starting at Redcar Beach Base and finishing in Staithes. The 14.35-mile course weaves along beaches, cliffs and villages, climbing about 1591 ft of elevation with muddy, sandy, rocky and wooded sec..

Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular trail-running event in the Howgill Fells near Sedbergh. Runners choose either the half marathon (Trail 13) or the full marathon (Trail 26), with the race starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Sedbergh. The course winds through the rolling Ho..

Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a 137 km Pennine Bridleway ultramarathon across West and North Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with about 3275 metres of ascent. The route blends runnable trails with technical climbs and some walker-friendly alternatives, designed for a 50-hour completion. The a..

Burnsall Trail Half, staged by Due North Events, is set at Burnsall Riverside Car Park Field, BD23 6BU, North Yorkshire. The inaugural race in the Due North Race Series follows several sections of the Dales Way footpath, delivering around 500m of ascent. The route blends riverside paths, stone track..

Burnsall 12k Trail Race, part of the Due North Trail series, is held at the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall (BD23 6BU). The 12-kilometre route forms the first leg of the half marathon, with a diversion via Appletreewick that returns runners to the Burnsall finish. The course is described as par..

SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Ultra takes place from Goathland Village Hall in The North York Moors National Park. The self-navigate challenge covers circa 37 miles, visiting five Triangulation Pillars. Runners or walkers choose their own route along public rights of way, aided by a course map a..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

Swainby Sweep offers circular 7- and 16-mile trail races in the North York Moors National Park, starting from Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG). Runners cover varied terrain—moorland, forest tracks and Cleveland Way sections—with views of Cod Beck, Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood and Whorlton Moors, a..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents an..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge on the Quayside. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks, w..

Calderdale Way Ultra, organized by She Strides Events, is an off-road multi-distance ultra in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The event offers 30, 50, or 100 miles, with the 50-mile course looping from Heptonstall and the 100-mile option running two laps of that route. The race begins and finishes at He..

Ultra Trails' Wold Rangers Way Ultra is a 50 km circular ultra starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe. The route largely follows the Wold Rangers Way, weaving through the Wolds to include villages such as Huggate, Fridaythorpe, Thixendale, Fimber and Wetwang, offe..

Set in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, The Fellsman is an iconic point‑to‑point endurance challenge from Ingleton to Threshfield, spanning 60+ miles and climbing over 11,000 feet with 25 hilltop/roadside checkpoints. The Fellsman Dart offers a shorter variant: over 30 miles from Redshaw to Threshfield,..

Set at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill (Tyne and Wear), this midweek evening event offers 5km and 10km woodland trail challenges among 600+ acres of gardens and countryside. The route weaves through a landscape rich in wildlife and historic architecture, with highlights such as th..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon in Malham, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It features 2593m of ascent, tracing Malham Cove, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and the Yorkshire Three Peaks — Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough —..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..