Trail Running calendar near Middleton-in-Teesdale 2026-2027

Mixed beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park offer 10 km and half marathon options with live chip timing, a flat coastal course and canicross provision allowing one controlled dog per runner.

Take on The Half & Half 10 km on 25 January 2026 at Sowerby Bridge for a split terrain challenge. Rugged muddy trails and obstacles give way to a tarmac finish, entries are limited to 100 and hoodies are available to pre order.

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Explore Wilton Woods and Lazenby Bank East at a regional orienteering event on Sunday 25 January 2026. Varied courses for all abilities, car sharing encouraged, and a few on the day entries may be available subject to map availability.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

A 17 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 31 January 2026, Race 5 of the Shadowlands Race Series. The course mixes Lakeside Way, long climbs and technical mountain bike trails with 369 m of elevation.

Hoofstones Fell Race in Todmorden covers 8 miles with 425 m of climb across the Pennines, testing navigation skills. Race HQ is the Staff of Life pub where post race refreshments and prizes await; entries accepted pre entry or on the day.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k held on circular untaped courses from Saltburn Learning Campus on 1 February 2026. Runners must navigate with printed maps, carry mandatory safety kit and meet set time limits.

A new trail running event at Fountains Abbey on 1 February 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park, Water Garden and abbey grounds. Entries are sold out; the event is canicross friendly with live chip timing and a..

Take on the Mickleden Straddle on 1 Feb 2026, a rugged 14.3 mile fell race across high moorland with navigation required and winter conditions possible. Pre entry and FRA kit checks mean this is a demanding winter race for fell runners.

Challenge yourself on a classic Lake District fell race from Ambleside, tackling 14 km with 880 m of ascent and spectacular views. Entry is on the day for £2 and competitors must be 18 or over, with a strict cut off at Loughrigg summit.

Take on the Cod Beck Canter on Sun 1 Feb 2026 in the North York Moors: a 16.5 km moorland route with 573 m of climb from Ingleby Cross Village Hall. Entry on the day, minimum age 18, promises tough terrain and great views.

Trail running event at Grizedale Visitor Centre on 1 February 2026 offering Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on forest tracks with some road sections and scenic views toward Windermere and Coniston.

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering full 45 mile and alternative 30 mile routes for runners and walkers, waymarked with maps and GPX files and requiring winter kit and navigational ability.

A 10 mile night trail run across the Simonside Hills near Rothbury on Saturday 7 February 2026. The event uses hilly, forested trails; headtorches are required and all entrants receive an event buff.

Take on NAV4 LAW75, a two day 75 mile winter endurance route from Skipton to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way and Dales trails. With checkpoint support and dramatic winter scenery, it is a true adventure for experienced runners and walkers.

A trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough on 7 February 2026 with 14, 20 and 34 mile options. Routes use country paths and Nidd Gorge, with checkpoints, live trackers for longer distances and a mandatory kit list.

Rombalds Stride is a scenic 23 mile trail across Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin from Guiseley, offering classic Yorkshire moorland views and a tough, hilly route. Spots are limited and the event fills fast.

Take on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

Wadsworth Trog THE BEAST is a 31 km fell race around Hebden Bridge on Saturday 7 February 2026, featuring about 1,110 m of ascent and demanding navigational skill. Strict kit checks and no GPS navigation make this a true mountain test.