Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

The The Yomp - Sunset Stroll will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Friday 12 June 2026.

A 268 mile non stop expedition style race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit. Five main checkpoints offer meals, medical support and sleeping areas; entries require a fee.

An out and back trail race from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail, offered in 13, 20 and 32 mile options with checkpoints, mandatory kit and tracker provision for ultras; finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

Test your endurance at the Manchester Backyard Ultra where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course at Giants Seat Scout Camp challenges runners to go beyond their limits.

A timed, multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park using a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Runners can cover one lap up to an ultra within a seven hour limit and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

Run the 9.5 km Wincle Trout fell race in the Peak District, featuring a 320 m climb and a river crossing. The event is part of the lively Wincle Village Fete. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk of 24 miles through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 with a 10 hour time limit. Minimum age 14 and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A new approx 12k off road race at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. Participants receive a mug and goody bag and have access to tea, coffee and cakes at the finish.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 13 June 2026 that raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The uneven, mixed-surface route includes obstacles and hills; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 in Eccles combines ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles and relay formats. Standard and LITE weight divisions are available and results feed a live leaderboard by division and age group.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

Take on the Trevor Milner Riber Run on 16 June 2026 in Lea Green near Matlock for a scenic yet testing 6.8 km course in the Peak District with 305 m of climb. On the day entries available and juniors can join free in the main race.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.