Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

A canal-side running event in Sowerby Bridge offering 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km on flat towpaths with chip timing, aid stations and Race HQ at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Trail races of 7 km and 13.5 km around Bakewell in the Peak District on 22 March 2026. Waymarked routes with small group waved starts, kit requirements for the long course, finish at Thornbridge Brewery with beer and Bakewell pudding.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.

A head torch trail run offering half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The event starts from Swinsty Moor Car Park and requires a head torch and mobile phone. Every finisher receives a medal.

A night fell race from Barley up Pendle Hill and across Ogden Clough covering 9.2 km with 350 m climb. The route is marshalled and partially marked; a head torch, OL21 map and full FRA kit are required.

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

An orienteering based endurance event on the North York Moors open to runners and walkers. Participants follow a single route of around 20 to 24 miles, visit checkpoints in order, and receive drinks at some checkpoints plus a hot meal at th..

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley on 28 March 2026, about 10.5–11 km with 380 m ascent. The unmarked route requires map and compass, full FRA kit is mandatory, and entry is limited to 50 runners.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

A club-run fell event from Barley Village Hall featuring a senior course of 4.5 miles and 1500 ft ascent and junior races for U10 to U18 on private farmland. Entries are available on the day and results are published online.

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.

A 55 km ultra on Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, mandatory kit checks, mapped GPX support and staffed aid stations.

An 80 km coast to coast ultra from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, routed along the North York Moors. The event combines waymarked trail sections, mapped GPX and staffed aid stations while enforcing mandatory kit and a self sufficiency et..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.

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.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

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..

A 5 km trail race in Horwich on 1 April 2026 organised by Winter Hill Runners. Registration is at the Jolley Crofters Public House and online entry is £12 with a booking fee making the shown ticket £13.60.