Trail Running calendar near Pooley Bridge 2026-2027

Run through 360 hectares of mixed woodland in Gateshead with 5, 10, and 15 mile trail options. Enjoy chip timed racing and a post race medal with a burger and beer at the finish line.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

Support mountain rescue in the Yorkshire Dales with the Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge. Choose from 17, 13.5, or 4.5 mile routes through the scenic peaks and valleys starting from the village of Kettlewell.

Experience a unique fell race at Honister Slate Mine featuring mountain summits and a journey through underground tunnels. Choose between 5km or 10km routes and run through the heart of a mountain in the Lake District.

Experience a 12 km out and back trail run along the Northumbrian coastal path. Enjoy a route through sandy dunes and gravel trails followed by live music and food at Hemscott Hill Farm.

Test your mountain skills at the Blencathra Fell Race in Mungrisdale. This championship event features a 13 km category AM course with 825 meters of ascent through the high fells.

The Total Warrior will take place in Bramham on Sunday 28 June 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Experience a classic ascent to the top of Yorkshire with this 10.5 km fell race starting under the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing the steep slopes of Whernside.

Traverse the historic Patterdale Parish boundary on this technical mountain event in the Ullswater Valley. Choose from four distances ranging from a family downhill walk to a 28 mile ultra run with 10,200 feet of ascent.

Experience a 30 km circular route from Swaledale to the famous Tan Hill Inn. This scenic event features 3,000 feet of ascent through remote moorland, flower meadows, and sections of the Pennine Way.

Follow a 16 kilometer trail loop through the scenic Swinner Gill and along the River Swale. This event features well stocked aid stations and a hot meal for all finishers at the Usha Gap Campsite.

The Chevy Chase is a classic 20-mile fell run and challenge walk in Northumberland. Participants summit two peaks on an unmarked route, navigating with map and compass. A strict kit list and time limits apply for this iconic event.

Test your fell running and navigation skills across the quiet summits of the Lake District on this challenging Al Category race. Choose between two demanding distances starting from Loweswater Village Hall.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Test your limits at Endure24 Leeds by running as many 8km trail laps as possible in 24 hours. Join as a solo runner or in a team to enjoy the festival atmosphere and scenic forest trails of Bramham Park.