Trail Running calendar near North Yorkshire 2025-2026

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle wild Pennine terrain in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a rugged 15.4 mile course starting from Weavers Square through moorland, valleys and woods. Expect challenging climbs, navigation sections and dramatic views for a true fell running..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Tackle the scenic but demanding 11 km fell and trail race around Reeth in North Yorkshire, with steep climbs, technical descents and dramatic mining hushes. Limited to 100 runners, with post race drinks and cakes to celebrate.

Enjoy the Daffodil Run & Walk, a friendly 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell across trails and open fell. Separate starts suit walkers and faster runners and there are drinks on route plus post race tea.

Tackle DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire, a challenging 18 to 20 km trail with steep climbs, ridge running and technical descents across rugged mining hushes. Fully marked course, limited to 200 entrants for an intimate race day.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Run the Dales Traverse, a scenic 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond following Wainwrights coast to coast route through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged terrain, a self sufficiency ethos and minimal support for..

Moors Traverse follows Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay, an 80 km route with about 1600 m of climb. Expect self sufficiency, friendly support points and a shoreline finish with a finisher medal.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only trail through scenic Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits. Enjoy an out and back course, a finisher medal, cake and hot drinks by the campfire while supporting Women's Aid.

Join MindOverMoors The OG! on 4 April 2026 at Yorkshire Cycle Hub for a scenic 10km trail across the North York Moors raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Entries are limited to 200 so sign up early.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..