Trail Running calendar near Pickering 2025-2026

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging 30.4 km (18.9 miles) fell and trail running event held in Upper Nidderdale, Yorkshire Dales, England. Starting and finishing at Scar House Reservoir, the course ascends over Little Whernside and traverses the Great Whernside plateau ridge, passing thro..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

The Burton Pidsea 10K Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in Burton Pidsea, East Yorkshire, starting from the Burton Pidsea Memorial Hall. The main race covers a 10-kilometer route along local bridleways and tracks, offering runners a chance to experience the area's natural beauty. In add..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Bridlington Beach Fun Run is an annual event held on Bridlington South Beach, East Yorkshire. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it features a 5K race and a fun run along the beach and coastline. Thanks to favorable tide times, the course will be on firmer sand, enhancing the running experience.T..

The East Coast "Chuffer" is a scenic trail running event held in Scarborough, starting from Peasholm Park and following the historic Cinder Track. The race offers multiple distance options including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 20 Mile, and Marathon, catering to a wide range of runners. The off-road cour..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, is a scenic 5-mile trail run featuring 500 feet of elevation. The course includes a mix of tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, passing through local woodlands such as Hellhole Wood. The event takes place at Shield Row School in..

The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, is a popular off-road running event held annually in the scenic Bronte Country near Haworth, UK. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3,065 feet of ascent, while the half marathon is approximat..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir, off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with only 25 meters of elevation gain, consisting of two laps around the reservoir starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Op..

The Peak District Challenge is a scenic trekking and running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hathersage. It offers five distance options catering to various skill levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and an intense 100-mile challenge to be com..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The course features classic limestone trails, including the ascent of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascent of 1280 meters. Runners follow historic rout..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loo..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The original ultra-distance race covers 70 km with 2,185 meters of ascent, traversing the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Gh..

The Hardmoors 60 is a challenging 62-mile ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. The route traverses scenic cliff tops and passes through coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarboro..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event featuring a 1,558 ft ascent. The race starts at Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, ascending through fields and rugged terrain to the summit of Great Whernside before returning to the start. The course includes..

The Longridge Lamplight Trail Run is a night-time trail running event held at Longridge Fell, starting from Jeffrey Hill Carpark in Longridge, UK. Participants can choose between 10 km and 20 km routes that traverse footpaths and trails, featuring challenging terrain that may be muddy depending on w..

The Holcombe 10 is a scenic running event held at Hare & Hounds in Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, featuring two distance options: a 10K and a 10 Mile race. Organized in collaboration with the National Trust, the routes highlight conservation efforts across Holcombe Moor. Runners start with a dash throu..

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale is a fell running event held in the Peak District, starting from Edale. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it is part of a series of four three-hour races across varied terrain including high moorland and limestone dales. The race emphasizes navigation and route choice, allow..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two routes: a 10-mile run and a 5-mile run, both partially following the original..

The Stanage Struggle is a friendly 9.9km fell race held in Hathersage, starting from St Michael’s Primary School. The course features a challenging 355m climb and is classified as a category B fell race under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Designed as an accessible introduction to fell runnin..