Trail Running calendar near Houghton le Spring 2025-2026

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter trail running event, now in its sixth year, set in the scenic surroundings of Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile route, featuring a mix of terrain including..

Silverbacktrails - Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event set in the stunning North York Moors National Park. Participants will traverse part of the iconic Lykewake Walk, visiting historical sites such as Lilla Howe, home to the oldest cross on the Moors, and Louvern Howe, a potential buri..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a competitive cross-country running event held annually from November to February, featuring seven races. Exclusively for fully paid-up members of 16 affiliated clubs, participants compete for individual and team awards across various age categories. Each r..

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round is a challenging fell race organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, taking place in Barley, Lancashire. Covering approximately 15 km with an elevation gain of 543 meters, the event is open to participants aged 18 and over. The race features multiple checkpoints along a ..

The Tibthorpe Loop is an exciting half marathon event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds, designed for runners of all levels. This inaugural event features a scenic, undulating route that is easy to navigate, with a generous 5-hour cut-off time, allowing participants to enjoy the trails at their..

The Northumberlandia 10k Headtorch Trail Race offers a unique night-time running experience, guiding participants through the stunning Northumberlandia landform and surrounding countryside using only headtorches. This exhilarating event features a 10K course that includes hills, stone paths, soft tr..

The Ilkley Moor Fell Race, organized by Ilkley Harriers, has been a staple event since 1990, taking place annually on the scenic Ilkley Moor. This challenging race covers a distance of 8 kilometers with significant elevation changes, featuring steep and rocky descents. It is categorized as an FRA AS..

The Muddy Boots 10K is a popular running event taking place in Ripon, North Yorkshire, featuring a scenic multi-terrain course of approximately 10 kilometers. The race, organized by the St Wilfrid's Association, attracts over 300 participants each year and is known for its chip-timed format. The cou..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile race set in the scenic moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge, featuring a total ascent of 4,400 feet. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this event is open to both runners and walkers, with a maximum completion time of approximately 11 hours. Partic..

The The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra will take place in Bamburgh on Sunday 9 March 2025.

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event designed for both runners and walkers, taking place in the picturesque Eden Valley. The route features a mix of off-road terrain with an elevation gain of 3000 feet, winding through stunning landscapes that include the Pennines and the Howgills. ..

The Carrock Fell Race is a challenging fell running event organized by the Northern Fells Running Club. Set in the scenic Northern Fells, the race covers a distance of 9 km (5.6 miles) with a significant climb of 500 meters (1640 feet). Participants must navigate between checkpoints without marked r..

The Brough Law Fell Race is an exciting running event categorized as AS, covering a distance of 8 km (5 miles) with an elevation gain of 472 m (1549 ft). Scheduled for March 9, 2025, the race takes place at Bulby’s Wood Car Park in Ingram. Participants must be over 16 years old and are required to b..

The Causey Pike Fell Race is an AS category fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club, covering a distance of 7.2 km (4.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 543 meters (1781 feet). The event will take place in the scenic Newlands Valley, starting from Uzzicar Parking Field. Participants are require..

The NAV4: LiAD Recce - Ambleside to Cartmel is an organized running event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in a supportive environment. Hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events, this recce day offers participants the opportunity to run approximate..

The Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race that takes place on a circular route through scenic moorland, rivers, canals, and woodlands. Participants can choose from various distances, including half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and 50 miles, making it suitable for both casual runners and ultramar..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is an exciting 34-mile running event taking place on March 15, 2025, starting and ending at The Cycle Hub in Newcastle upon Tyne. Inspired by the Audax spirit of cycling, this event emphasizes self-sufficiency and personal achievement rather than competition. Par..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs offer an exciting opportunity for runners to experience the stunning backdrop of Alnwick Castle, a site known for its appearances in films like Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Participants can choose between a 10km run and a Half Marathon, both of which traverse the sce..

The Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Race, organized by Pennine Trails, features both a 10k and a Half Marathon, set against the stunning backdrop of Leighton Hall and the surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can expect fast-paced trails through picturesque woodlands and scenic la..

Chevin is BS is a challenging 10-kilometre fell race taking place in Otley, West Yorkshire. Organized by Great Owl Running, this event features a hilly course with a total elevation gain of 390 meters, making it suitable for experienced runners. The race begins and ends on Station Road, incorporatin..