Trail Running calendar near Powburn 2026-2027

A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with a measured course, hydration stations, marshals and a finisher's medal. Age guidance applies and dogs are not permitted.

A junior fell-racing round at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026, with races for U10 to U20 categories and mapped courses of 1.5–5.6 km. Junior entries are by pre-entry only and the event follows FRA rules.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

A scenic 15 km race in Moffat featuring a long climb and a steep stony section followed by a 4.6 mile descent into town. Junior races and a tots dash are included, with optional shirts and finisher mementoes.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only vertical K style race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent to a trig point near Helvellyn. It is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026.

A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent, mandatory climbing experience and a pre selection entry process; includes GPS tracking, a marked course and a post race meal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 3700 m of ascent. The course follows Lake District paths and exposed ridges including Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and is classed as a Skyrunning UK Sky Extra.

A technical 29 km sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The fully marked course features manned checkpoints, a feed station, electronic timing and a safety team.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that runs over the landform and surrounding countryside. The course uses stone paths, soft trails and forest tracks and includes a water station and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell; for experienced walkers and runners with a 22 hour completion limit. The route is based at Harmby Village Hall and includes manned checkpoin..

A clockwise 12.3 miles / 19.8 km Lakeland fell race on 19 July 2026, climbing about 3300 ft and crossing Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike. FRA rules apply and minimum kit and checkpoint cutoffs are strictly enforced.

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, featuring dirt tracks, stream crossings, boggy sections and an exposed moorland route. Mandatory waterproofs and basic navigation kit are required and water top ups are provided on rout..

A flat 5 mile, two-lap trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with prizes, a finisher gift and a small donation to Friends of the Woods; entry is limited and parking is a short walk from the race HQ.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

A traditional hill race in the Pentland Hills with a senior 5.2 km course rising 310 m and a shorter junior out and back of about 2.2 km. Senior entry is paid while the junior race is free and the entry includes a donation to the Pentland H..

An evening trail event at Aske Hall near Richmond featuring 5km, 10km and a 5km walk across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. The single lap course is marked and may be muddy; basic facilities and a water station are provided.