Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2026-2027

Gravel Rocks is a summer festival combining trail running and gravel riding at Duncombe Park. The inclusive entry covers camping, a night run, a choice of Saturday distances, and live music. It's a timed, multi day event with a social atmos..

Experience an undulating trail run along the historic Huddersfield narrow gauge canal in Slaithwaite. Choose from four different distances and enjoy scenic views of the Pennines and local locks.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

Experience a historic and demanding 34 km fell race in the heart of the Lake District featuring 2,750 m of ascent. This high mountain event requires expert navigation skills and full safety gear to tackle iconic peaks like Scafell Pike.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Test your endurance on this 40 mile point to point challenge across the North York Moors. Starting near Osmotherley and finishing in Ravenscar, this unsupported route follows the classic Lyke Wake path for a true mountain experience.

Join experienced mountain guides for an 11 mile guided reconnaissance of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section. Learn essential navigation skills and event strategy while covering 6000 feet of ascent in the Lake District.

Race through the enchanting Lancashire landscapes that inspired The Lord of the Rings. This 11.1 km trail run features historic bridges, woodland paths, and the stunning scenery of the Ribble Valley.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

Experience a 30 mile trail journey from Whitby to Pickering passing through eight railway stations. This partially self navigational route offers 3322 feet of elevation along iconic steam train lines and scenic moorland landscapes.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Experience an out and back fell race from St Johns Chapel to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7 km course features rough terrain and 400 m of ascent for runners with navigation skills.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Experience a pure vertical challenge with this 6km uphill race in Patterdale. Tackle a steep 850m ascent to the summit of Helvellyn via the iconic Swirral Edge in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience a technical sky race in the Lake District covering 28 km with 2700 m of ascent. This extreme event features hands on rock scrambling and requires proven mountain running and climbing experience for all participants.

Experience an extreme 57 km mountain run in the Lake District featuring 3700 m of ascent. This technical course traverses iconic ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge for a true skyrunning experience.

Experience skyrunning in a UNESCO World Heritage Site with this 29 km mountain race featuring 2050 meters of ascent. The course offers technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern fells of the Lake District.