Trail Running calendar near Richmond (North Yorkshire) 2026-2027

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 6.7 km trail race on Totley and Blacka Moor with about 270 m of climb, starting and finishing at Totley AC pavilion on 16 July 2026; pre-entry or on-the-day entry if not full, minimum age 18 and limited parking.

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.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run from Castlefield through Salford Quays, canals and the Irwell Sculpture Trail back into Manchester city centre, passing landmarks like the Imperial War Museum Nort..

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.

Experience a 26 km trail race starting in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Run past Stoodley Pike on a marked course featuring moorland views and rocky trails with full marshal support and finisher medals.

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 mountain race from Ingleton to the summit of Ingleborough, about 11 km with 600 m ascent, held during Ingleton Gala day on 18 July 2026. The race follows a public footpath, runs under FRA rules, and requires mandatory kit.

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.

Overnight running around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with participants completing as many laps as possible in a 12 hour period. Clubhouse facilities and on site camping are available.

A 36 mile ultra on 18 July 2026 from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle across Lancashire, featuring six checkpoints, chip timing and live tracking. Entry is by pre-registration only, restricted to over 18s and has a 10 hour cut off.

A short fell race near Cracoe on the B6265 with 2.60 miles and 900 feet of climb, rough field and tussock terrain, and a final steep ascent; serves as a BOFRA Championship counter and includes junior and senior routes.

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.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A chip timed 10 km on 19 July 2026 along the Ouse riverbank in Goole with a flat multi terrain route through Hook and Riverside Gardens. Offers a bicentennial technical T shirt option, a finisher medal and a prize for the 200th finisher.

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.