Trail Running calendar near Kirkharle 2025-2026

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a 30 mile winter coastal trail from Fylingdales Village Hall through Ravenscar and Robin Hood's Bay, with 3400 ft of climbing and sweeping Cleveland Way views. Limited to 200 runners and already full, with £1 from..

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

Run a 22 km night trail through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run, part of the Shadowlands Race Series. Enjoy undulating forest and mountain bike trails around Gowanburn and earn series points and prizes.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Brave a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back, an approx. half marathon with a fully marked route and marshals. Expect wintry conditions and warm soup waiting at the finish.

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

Join a guided recce of around 25 miles along the scenic Hardmoors route from Osmotherley to Helmsley on 17 January 2026. Run in led groups with checkpoints, winter support and a warm soup and drinks finish, with a return bus option.

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 night section on a 16 mile recce from Ambleside to Coniston. Coach transport, medical cover and checkpoint refreshments are provided for confirmed 2026 entrants.

Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park Trail Running Festival offers scenic mixed terrain runs from a 1.6 km fun run to a Half Marathon, all starting by the Victorian manor house. Expect woodland trails, lively atmosphere and a finisher memento.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.

Test yourself on a scenic 13.7 mile hill run around Selkirk with about 800 m of ascent, run under Scottish Hill Racing rules. The event is popular and currently full, with a waiting list available.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Run under dark skies in Kielder Forest on a 10 km night trail with 246 m of climbing, tackling short steep climbs and the zig zags of Simons Tester. Enjoy a fast finishing descent plus on the night prizes and series points.

Run flat scenic paths, trails and beach at Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026 with 10K and half marathon options. Canicross friendly, chip timing and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and a snack.

Experience a 17 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest with sweeping climbs and flowing descent on mountain bike trails. Perfect for adventurous runners seeking a scenic challenge and series points in the Shadowlands Race Series.

Explore Saltburn's wild coastal trails on circular Marathon, Half and Trail 10k courses with plenty of climbing and sea views. Self navigated with GPX and mandatory kit, entries limited to 350 for a true trail challenge.

Explore ancient ruins and formal gardens at Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site with 5 km, 10 km or half marathon trail options. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get bespoke medals and Wild Deer merch amid unforgettable scenery.