Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

Experience a 20 mile trail run or hike through six historic villages in Bury. This supported journey features woodland paths and open meadows with aid stations and guides available throughout the route.

A 55 mile ultramarathon through the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills featuring over 2700 meters of ascent. This point to point race follows the scenic Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Helmsley in challenging winter conditions.

A 14 kilometre Category BM fell race in Otley featuring 650 metres of elevation. Runners navigate a hilly single lap course through Chevin Forest Park and Poolscar Wood with post race refreshments at a local pub.

Explore the scenic trails and valleys of eastern Derbyshire on a circular marathon or 20 mile route. Enjoy a mix of woodland and fields with a finisher medal and full checkpoint support along the way.

Test your endurance at this 10 km fell race in Otley featuring 390 metres of elevation gain. Navigate through Chevin Forest Park and Poolscar Wood before enjoying post race refreshments at a local pub.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Test your endurance at this 10.9 km fell race near Portsmouth Village. Navigate steep climbs and rough descents with 610 meters of elevation in this classic flagged course. High level kit is required for all participants.

Experience a ten mile run or weighted TAB through hilly moorland and tracks starting from Delph Cricket Club. This memorial event supports the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities with a challenging route and post race celebration.

Join experienced guides for a 22 mile reconnaissance of the Lakes in A Day route from Ambleside to Cartmel. Gain expert advice on gear, navigation, and race strategy while exploring the trails with a small group of participants.

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Explore the scenic trails of Bakewell with waymarked 7km and 13.5km races. Enjoy a waved start approach and a rewarding beer and pudding finish at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room.

Experience a 25 kilometre fell race through the wild South Pennines featuring wooded valleys and pathless moorland. This community event starts on historic cobbles and supports local groups through a not for profit tradition.

A category A long fell race across unmarked high terrain in Edale. This event requires navigation skills and prior fell running experience to manage exposed conditions without GPS aid.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

Experience a weekday evening trail run around the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Runners choose between three distances and navigate the scenic landscape by headtorch to earn a finisher medal.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Fremington Edge. This marked course features technical trails and mining hushes with a scenic finish along Arkle Beck.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Participate in a 24 mile orienteering event through the North York Moors to support the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Navigate between checkpoints as an individual or group and enjoy a hot meal at the finish.