Trail Running calendar near Hesket Newmarket 2025-2026

Run a scenic Half Marathon or 10 km through quiet country lanes of the Lorton Valley with Lake District views, starting and finishing near Cockermouth. Friendly event with live chip timing, medals and post race goodies for all finishers.

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 8 February 2026 at Grizedale Forest for chip timed 10K and 6K runs on wide forest trails. Dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, this scenic event blends challenge and great views.

Run under moonlit skies in the Whinlatter Moon Runner, a head torch 10k through the hilly trails of Whinlatter Forest on 14 February 2026. Expect twisting singletrack, frosty footing and a friendly, eco minded race vibe.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Smurf Run North offers a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views, letting you tackle distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and a tasty goody bag with vegan options.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast at Endurancelife in Bamburgh, featuring sandy beaches, dunes and cliff top views across 10K to ultra distances. Fully marked routes, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

Join the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 for scenic 12 or 25 mile runs or walks through the Yorkshire Dales. Organised by LDWA, it has staffed checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal for a friendly community challenge.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run through Whinlatter Forest on 28 February 2026 for a runnable, undulating 5K or 10K in the dark. Head torches are required and dogs are welcome with individual starts to give pups space.

Culzean Castle Trail Runs return on Sunday 1 March 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options across scenic coastal woodlands. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Challenge yourself on Ilkley Moor at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026. This testing 8 km fell course features steep, rocky descents and requires prior experience, with junior races held on the same day.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.

Take on the Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra, a scenic 54 km or 27 km coastal route from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay. Enjoy sea views and historic castles en route and finish with a medal and long sleeve t shirt.

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a scenic six hour timed run along flat tarmac paths of the Ribble estuary near Lytham St Annes. Run as many laps within six hours; one lap earns a finisher medal and entries are limited to 100.

Take on the Haworth Hobble, a rugged off road 51 km ultramarathon across moorland around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect remote exposed terrain, mandatory fell kit and trackers, six staffed feed stations and hot food at the fin..