Trail Running calendar near Helmsley 2026-2027

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..

A historic 24 mile mountain fell race around Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in Horton-in-Ribblesdale on 25 April 2026. The event includes a six person relay, FRA entry rates and online entries open 26 October 2025.

A 30 mile point to point traverse across remote Yorkshire Dales fells from Redshaw to Threshfield with about 4,200 feet of ascent and 13 checkpoints. Organised by Keighley Scout Service Network, it requires map and compass skills and a stri..

Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a fun running safari at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park raising funds for the Wildlife Foundation. Enjoy a scenic licensed 10k loop with park entry included or take part virtually.

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.

Bleaklow Blitz is an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir, climbing 452 m as it follows the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rough moorland, sweeping views and a testing but rewarding course.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

A Peak District fell race on 26 April 2026 covering about 15.4 km with 600 m climb. Online pre-entry only, 18 plus, limited to 300 runners, full FRA kit required and team categories are available.

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..

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

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.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, route maps, live chip timing and on-site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a 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..

The Clowbridge 5k Spring series final on 30 April 2026 is a two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir with 25 m of elevation. Open to ages 11 and over, the series awards prizes and donates proceeds to local causes.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A 36 mile tracked ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026, the CBTE Esk Valley Epic follows the Esk Valley Walk in a circular route from Glaisdale with five checkpoints, a finishers' medal and t-shirt, and awards across multiple age and gender categor..