Trail Running calendar near Leyburn 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.

Trail running in the Lake District from 9 km to 52 km around Grasmere with technical climbs, outposts, mandatory safety kit and charity places available.

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.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

A team relay at Cross Keys Inn combining two road legs and two fell legs across a hilly circuit and Saddleworth Moor, with open, vets and junior categories.

A 15.6 km, 870 m route around Thornthwaite combining flagged forest tracks and open fell checkpoints, held to raise funds for Thornthwaite Church.

A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.

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.

A Peak District trail race from Errwood Reservoir to the Cat & Fiddle Inn, offered over two distances with a ten minute VIP stop at the Forest Distillery. Finishers receive a distillery treat and luxury chocolates.

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 trail half marathon and a 10k in Bronte Country on 20 September 2026, with a hilly single lap course, limited entry, and finish-line pie and peas plus a race memento.

Weekend trail event in Knaresborough offering 10K and half marathon routes, UKA licensed, with a finisher medal and food.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Trail races of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race amenities.

A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.

A three-hour score-format fell race in Hayfield on 20 September 2026 where competitors choose their own routes to collect points across Peak District terrain.

Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.

Trail runs at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses partly along the original railway with proceeds supporting charity.

A charitable run and walk on 20 September 2026 in the Ingram Valley, roughly 9 km on mixed road and trail. Entry is available for both run and walk options with a £10 fee and a minimum age of 16.

A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.