Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2026-2027

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch: half marathon, 10 km or 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with rolling climbs and dusk headtorch vibes. Scenic trails, friendly organisers and a finisher medal for every runner.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Take on Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via Wainwright's route. Expect 6,500 m of climbing across three National Parks and wild moorland and mountain views.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Enjoy a weekend of wild Lakeland running at Grasmere with 5km and 10km trail routes that skirt Grasmere and Rydal waters and pass Rydal Caves, with duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly with medals, goodies and village finish vibes.

Tackle a hilly 11 km trail around Reeth with a very steep opening climb, technical descents and single track sections through former mining hushes. Finish at Low Fremington Village Hall with tea, coffee and cakes. Entries limited to 100.

Join NAV4 Daffodil Run & Walk on 28 March 2026 in Pooley Bridge for a scenic 13 mile out and back to Hallin Fell across trails and open slopes. Walkers, runners and families welcome with support and post race tea and cake.

Take on DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire. This challenging 20 mile trail features steep climbs, ridge running and rocky technical descents through classic Dales scenery; mandatory kit and a personal cup are required.

Join the Cleveland Survival, a challenging 24 mile orienteering across the North York Moors raising funds for Cleveland Mountain Rescue. Expect tough terrain, checkpoint support and a hot meal at the finish.

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

Tackle the iconic Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond that crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, climbs the Nine Standards and finishes beneath Richmond Castle. Expect roughly 1,400 m of ascent.

Moors Traverse sends runners along Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay. This scenic 80 km ultra with 1600 m of climbing offers staffed aid stations and full logistical support.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Join Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for a scenic forest run around Whinlatter Top on wide lumpy tracks that visit quiet parts of the woods. Choose 9 km or 12 km routes and bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo..

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Join Winter Hill Runners for Curley's 5km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, a short scenic run around Horwich starting and finishing at the Jolley Crofters pub. A fun off road blast perfect for all abilities and a great excuse for a post run pint..