Trail Running calendar near Hexham 2025-2026

The DalesRunner 40 is a challenging 42km (approximately marathon distance) trail race held in Semerwater and Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Taking place in September, it is the final and longest event in the DalesRunner series. The course features over 3,000 feet of ascent, including a steady 12km cl..

The Semerwater Stomp is a 10-mile trail running event held in Raydale, North Yorkshire, serving as the exciting finale to the short course series by DalesRunner. The scenic course starts and finishes near Semerwater, offering stunning views as runners pass through Stalling Busk, cross a ford to Mars..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Anticlockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Starting at Low Cunsey Farm near Ambleside, the route circles the lake anticlockwise, keeping the water on the left, and features stunning runnable trails with som..

The Great Westmorland Trail Race is a scenic running event held in the picturesque village of Crosby Garrett, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Participants can enjoy a marked 13km route that traverses rolling fell land, offering stunning views of the Eden and Lune Valleys. The event includes junior rac..

The Sutton Bank Sizzler is a challenging 7-mile night trail race held at the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, Yorkshire. Featuring a circular course with 344 meters (1,128 feet) of ascent, the race tests runners' endurance and navigation skills in the dark, with the route marked by glow stick..

The Bradley Fell Race will take place in Skipton on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging 30.4 km (18.9 miles) fell and trail running event held in Upper Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales, England. Starting and finishing at Scar House Reservoir, the course ascends over Little Whernside and traverses the Great Whernside plateau ridge, passing Moss..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a prestigious annual fell running event held in the Lake District, with the 70th edition set for September 2025 at Side Farm, Patterdale. It features challenging mountain terrain and demanding courses that test navigation, stamina, and route choice. Th..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation across difficult and often hazardous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. T..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running events in 5, 10, and 15-mile distances. Set within 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer, the course provides..

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon is a popular annual off-road running event held in the scenic Bronte Country, starting from Haworth Primary School in West Yorkshire. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half marathon is approximately 14.8 mile..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, is a scenic trail running event held at Shield Row School, DH9 0HQ, UK. The race covers approximately 5 miles with a challenging 500ft elevation gain, featuring a mix of tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, including the picture..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event set in the inspiring North Yorkshire landscape. Starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, the course follows classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascen..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Tilberthwaite Farm. The race covers 22 km (12.4 miles) with a climb of 1535 meters (4003 feet) over a new route introduced in 2025. The course includes chec..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation g..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts from Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, ascending to the summit of Great Whernside before returning to the start. The course begins on grassy tracks and paths through fields, th..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870m of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whin..

The Hardmoors 60 is a challenging 62-mile ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. The route traverses scenic cliff tops and passes through coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarboro..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this 11-mile route features approximately 6,000 feet of ascent, covering key sections including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the..