Trail Running calendar near Kirkoswald 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A trail event around Grasmere in the Lake District offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical descents and mountain summits. Outposts, mandatory safety kit and a plastic free policy are enforced.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite on 19 September 2026, visiting Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How. Forest sections are marked and proceeds support Thornthwaite Church restoration.

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A 13.1 miles trail race through Bronte Country near Haworth, organised in support of Sue Ryder, with a hilly one lap course, limited entries, and a pie and peas meal plus a race memento for finishers.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

Locomotion Trail Runs in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offers 10- and 5-mile routes partly along the original S&DR railway, with proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and MND and medals for all finishers.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

A waterside trail event in Yorkshire on 26 September 2026 with routes past seven reservoirs and three distances from 13 to 32 miles. Trackers are provided or available to hire and finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell event in Orton with 258 m of climb, category BS and FRA licensing under UKA rules. The programme includes senior and two junior races, team entries of three, and published entry fees and dates.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The North Barrule will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.

A 24 hour offroad run at Leighton Hall in Cumbria on 26 September 2026. Solo, couples and team categories are available, run on a 5 km loop with alternating directions and prizes for distance and time on feet.