Trail Running calendar near Powburn 2025-2026

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, crossing the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route follows the Cleveland Way, offering rugged moorland scenery and winter conditions with substantial ascent (over 2700m). Runners navigate via checkpoints..

The Pendulum 2026 is an 11-mile fell-running challenge in the Cheviot Hills, launching from Langleeford at the base of Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. The loop features a demanding 3,689-foot total climb as competitors ascend both peaks in sequence. The course is well-marked, with a water station at..

Dales Traverse® 2026 is a 55-kilometre ultramarathon running from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route, the event threads its way from the start at Kirkby Stephen Rugby Club through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over the iconic Nine Standar..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..

The Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra that follows Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay. Starting along the spectacular northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the course winds through eastern Yorkshire to finish on the shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. Or..

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 Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with options for solo or relay participation. The course follows..

The Allendale Challenge, now in its 35th edition, is a 26-mile challenge walk in Allendale, Northumberland, organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the charity. The anti-clockwise route starts and finishes at Allendale Village Hall, weaving across peat bogs in the Nort..

Stanhope Trail Races take place in Stanhope, County Durham, starting and finishing at Stanhope Showground. The event offers two main routes: a 10k and a half marathon (about 14.6 miles), with elevation gains around 1,200 ft and 1,887 ft. Runners traverse the North Pennines AONB, featuring open moorl..

Charm Bracelet Trail Events is a multi-distance, partially self-navigated trail-running series in the North of England, set in scenic countryside and along stunning coastlines. The lineup includes 37-mile Winter Wirral Ultra; 14-mile Charm Bracelet Half; 13.65-mile Morland Half Marathon; 30-mile Eig..

CBTE The Charm Bracelet Half Marathon is a 14.3-mile trail half along the North East coastline, starting at Redcar Beach Base and finishing in Staithes. The route climbs about 1,591 feet, passing coastal villages, sand sections, and cliff-top viewpoints, with terrain that includes mud, sand, rocks,..

Swainby Sweep offers circular 7- and 16-mile trail races in the North York Moors National Park, starting from Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG). Runners cover varied terrain—moorland, forest tracks and Cleveland Way sections—with views of Cod Beck, Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood and Whorlton Moors, a..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge on the Quayside. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks, w..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, marking the host venue’s entry into the global Backyard Ultra family. It’s a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit rather than speed. Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) with aroun..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within a stunning 18th-century designed landscape spanning over 600 acres of gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers spectacular views and opportunities for wildlife spotti..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header takes place at Dodd Wood, offering a fully marked canicross course with views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Northern Fells. The first event in the finale weekend of the 4th Lakeland Paws series features two routes: an 8K loop (370m ascent) and a 5K option..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4, held at Whinlatter with routes that traverse forest roads and trails. The event offers two marked options: an 8 km (about 5 miles) loop with around 360 m of ascent to the Seat How summit, and a 5 km (about 3 miles)..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a trail half marathon around the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods, south of Osmotherley in North Yorkshire. The roughly 13.2-mile route uses forest tracks and ancient trods, with views over the North York Moors and the Vale of York. Described as friendly yet chall..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), wit..