Trail Running calendar near Newton Aycliffe 2026-2027

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

Heart and Soul Fest at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026 features 12 hour and 24 hour loop races on a marked 4 km course, with solo, pairs, and team entries alongside live music and food vendors.

A women only 50 km ultra in West Yorkshire via Hebden Bridge and Haworth, featuring 5,000 feet of ascent, vegan friendly checkpoints about every 6 miles, trackers and downloadable event photos. Registration at Wadsworth Community Centre.

A 37 mile loop along Isaac's Tea Trail through the North Pennines AONB with 4800 ft ascent. Solo ultra and three leg relay options include checkpoints, GPX route files and a 12 hour completion window.

A **36 miles** ultra following the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour, fully way marked and GPS tracked, with staffed checkpoints, medical support and options for coach or train return.

A 24 mile walk or run on Saturday 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax, following footpaths, woods and canal stretches, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

A fell race held within the Osmotherley Show in North Yorkshire on 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over with day registration and show admission required.

Borrowdale Fell Race on 1 Aug 2026 is a Lake District fell race of 27 km with about 2000 m ascent based at Rosthwaite village. Pre-entry is required, the fee is £16, teams of three are allowed and minimum age is 18.

A licensed 10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 1 August 2026, organised by Pendle Trail Running Club. Entries open in April with entry fees, a race medal, professional photography, chip timing and optional t shirts available.

A fell race on Farleton Knott near Kendal with a **2.60 mile** route and 750 feet of climb, designated as a BOFRA Championship counter. Separate senior, under-17 and junior courses are provided and parking costs £3.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

A coastal trail marathon and half marathon on Holy Island and Spittal with multi terrain routes, tidal causeway access, limited entries and on-course support. Finishers receive a commemorative medal.

The South Shields 10 Mile marks its 10th anniversary on 2 August 2026 with a scenic out and back from Souter Lighthouse along the coastline. The mixed surface course includes water stations, a finisher medal and awards for the top three men..

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A multi-terrain 5.5-mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with registration at the college sports hall. The event has an entry limit of 200, a minimum age of 16 and individual and team prizes.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

The Darlington Trail 10k will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 5 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A pop up summer running event at the back of the Rodley Barge Pub alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Offers 5k and 10k races with on the day registration, a jumble medal and hot food with a drink for all runners.

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

A BOFRA fell race at Arncliffe Village Green featuring a steep climb to a cairn and a two stage descent back to the green. A four mile road race is also held on the same day.