Trail Running calendar near Pooley Bridge 2026-2027

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

A *10 km* cross-country race at Cockermouth School on 4 April 2026 featuring road, woodland track and field sections, chip timing, and on-course guidance about footwear and clothing; organised by Derwent AC.

Canal-side trail races from Rodley along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10k to ultra marathon. The course is an out and back on a mostly flat towpath with marshals, regular feed stations and finisher medals.

Join the Helmsley Easter 10km on 5 April 2026 for a scenic, undulating multi terrain run through North Yorkshire supporting Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool and local Samaritans. Places are limited to 500 so book early to secure your spot.

A new urban trail race in Halifax on 6 April 2026, a course of just over 10K from Shibden Hall to Beacon Hill that runs through several landmark buildings, with proceeds supporting Overgate Hospice.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

A four-mile out-and-back fell race from Rothay Park, Ambleside, climbing gravel tracks and bridleways to a summit cairn then returning the same way. Entries via SI entries from March 2026 with set fees and an age minimum.

Trail races from Stanhope Showground into the North Pennines AONB, offering a 10k and a half marathon across moorland, woodland and waterfalls. The event includes feed stations, waymarked routes, medical cover and eco friendly race goodies.

A 46 mile team race across three Galloway hill ranges with over 4000 m of ascent, three manned food checkpoints and on-route mountain rescue support. Teams of 2 to 4 must stay together and meet intermediate cutoffs and a 24 hour overall lim..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..

A 26 miles loop from Allendale in Northumberland on 11 April 2026, organised to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. The route crosses peat bogs and upland summits and uses electronic chip timing for tracking.

A trail race from Studley Roger near Ripon following the Ripon Rowel route through Fountains Abbey, Studley Water gardens and the River Skell. Distances range from a half marathon to an ultramarathon of about 35 miles with checkpoint suppor..

On 11 April 2026 the Calderdale Hike offers circular 35, 24 and 16 mile routes from Sowerby Bridge across high Pennine moors, open to walkers and runners, with compulsory kit checks and professional timing.

A coastal trail event of 7.4 miles with 890 ft of ascent, running from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to Saltburn and back. Open to participants aged 15 and over, runners and walkers have 2.5 hours to complete the route.

A Lake District trail-running festival in Keswick with 53k and 23k routes. Routes pass Derwent Water and include ascents of Scafell Pike and High Spy, with marked kilometres, aid stations and race services for participants.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

Trail races of 10k and 16k start and finish at Hawkshead Recreation Ground, following marked routes with views over Windermere and the Lakeland fells. All routes include the mile long Coffin Trail climb and are supported by marshals and wat..

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby of about 26.5 miles with 3263 ft of ascent, featuring sand, cliffs and rocky paths. A 10 hour cutoff and 300 places make the course accessible to walkers and runners.

Run a scenic 14.35 miles from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes along sand, cliff top paths and the Cleveland Way. Challenging underfoot terrain and a five hour cutoff mean walkers are welcome.