Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2026-2027

An 11 km fell race in the Lake District held at Dean Barwick Primary School on Sun 19 Apr 2026. Entry is on the day with a flagged route, UK Athletics insurance in place and refreshments available.

Run a scenic 10K trail through the Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. The wooded course includes a climb up the highest dune peak before the finish. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local charities.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

An 8 miles trail race on 19 April 2026 around Yeavering Bell and along St Cuthbert's Way, finishing at Ad Gefrin Distillery. The course is fully marked and runners are transported to the start.

A short fell race in Haworth on 21 April 2026, covering 4.8 km with about 100 m climb. Teams are allowed, entries accepted on the day, and all finishers receive a Cadbury's Creme Egg with Easter-egg prizes.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. It is the second race in a three race spring series, open to runners aged 11 and over.

Trail event on the Calderdale Way with 50 mile and 30 mile options through moorland, villages and mill towns. Vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking and mandatory kit are included.

Beyond Newcastle offers 55 km and 25 km trail runs from the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside on 25 April 2026, with signed riverside routes, marshals, feed stations and live chip-timing.

Experience the historic Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales, a prestigious fell running event featuring extreme mountain terrain. Choose between the legendary main marathon, a three leg team relay, or dedicated junior races.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile point-to-point ultra across the remote Yorkshire Dales, with over 4,200 feet of ascent. It features 13 checkpoints with full support and requires strong navigation skills. This challenging event is organized a..

A trail run at RAF Spadeadam on 25 April 2026 visiting historic Blue Streak launch platforms and military equipment. Two course options, a minimum age of 16, and all profits donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

A series of organised trail races by Trail Outlaws with distances from 5K to Half Marathon, fully marked and marshalled. Series entry offers a discount and a presentation evening; routes are noted as scenic and well signposted.

A hilly, traffic-free half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with multi-terrain trails, mile markers, water stations and chip timing. Entries limited to 500; affiliated and unaffiliated fees apply.

Join this exciting team relay in Haworth featuring three person teams on a 1.5 mile course. The event concludes the Bunny Run series with a celebratory presentation at the local inn.

Experience a unique two lap fell race in Cockfield featuring a guided group loop followed by a competitive 3.5 km chase. This off road event welcomes all runners aged 14 and over to participate in a social and sporting atmosphere.

A category AS fell race in Todmorden on 28 April 2026 covering 5.4 km with 280 m ascent. Full FRA kit is required and team prizes are awarded for three scoring men and three scoring women.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026 across historic woodland and designed landscape. Distances of 5 km and 10 km, live chip timing, canicross friendly, on-site parking and finishers' medals.

Riverside evening runs in Leeds offering 5 km and 10 km routes along the Trans Pennine Trail. Finishers receive a drink from Piglove Brewery and facilities include toilets and bag storage.