Trail Running calendar near Powburn 2026-2027

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 12 July 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances for runners to complete within the park.

Join the Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships for an exciting day of fell running in Whinlatter Forest Park. With distances ranging from 1.5 km to 5.6 km, this event caters to age groups from Under 10 to Seniors.

Chapelfell Top is a licensed fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent to a 703 m summit. The out and back course runs over track and open fell and requires navigation skills and compulsory kit.

A multi-terrain 15 km festival in Moffat held under UK Athletics rules with open and local prizes, veteran categories, junior races and a tots dash; route features a long climb, stony track section and a 4.6 mile descent back to town.

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.

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 6 km race with 850 m of ascent on 17 July 2026 in Patterdale, climbing Helvellyn via Swirral Edge. The course is fully marked, includes a manned checkpoint and a recycled paper mache medal.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

A 57 km mountain race from Patterdale with 3700 m of ascent across Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Open to runners aged 19 or older, the course is course marked and is not a vetted ultra route.

A classic distance Sky Race of 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag in the Lake District on 18 July 2026, featuring technical trails, electronic timing, manned checkpoints and post race soup.

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 that uses the landform and surrounding countryside. The event also includes a one mile children's fun run, a water station, a bespoke finisher medal and an event village.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour completion limit, starting and finishing at Harmby Village Hall and passing through Wensleydale and Swaledale.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

A trail half marathon around Bowes on the Pennine Way with varied terrain across moorland, reservoir and fields. Limited parking, bag drop at the village hall, mandatory kit and water top-ups only in reusable bottles.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race through Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026, with a 125 place limit and entry fees of £14 affiliated or £16 unaffiliated; £1 per entry supports Friends of the Woods.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 7 miles.

Evening trail races at Aske Hall in North Yorkshire offer 5 km and 10 km single loop courses through parkland, pasture and woodland. The course can be uneven or muddy, trail shoes are recommended and poles are banned.

A trail event at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026 with 5 km and 10 km course options across parkland and woodland, fully marked routes, finishers food options and an optional coaster-medal.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.