Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2026-2027

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k options with evening registration, a jumble medal, hot food and a drink for each runner.

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A fell race at the Kirkby-in-Furness gala field featuring a new route through fields and an ascent to the windmills. The course is about 3.45 miles with 750 feet of climb and counts as a BOFRA Championship counter.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back. The course is 6.2 km with 211 m of climb and entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell offering three route options from 17 miles to a 4.5 mile family walk, with proceeds supporting the local mountain rescue team. Water stations are provided and refreshments are included with entry.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition offers a scenic 10K that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coast with dunes, gravel trails and sea views. Finish the day festival style with live music, food, drinks and even llamas, no cut offs.

A 13K FRA Category AM fell race in the Lake District with 825 m ascent, using the enforced classic route and three checkpoints. Navigation skills, an OS map and the FRA mandatory kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Whernside Fell Race is a 10.5 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 468 m of ascent, starting and finishing at The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The event is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and online pre entry available.

A community event tracing the Patterdale parish boundary with four distance options from a 28‑mile boundary route to a family downhill Minibeat, tracker support and checkpoint provisions, raising funds for the local school and church.

A circular 120 mile ultra across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors National Park with a 35 hours time limit. The route follows long distance paths and passes ancient burial sites, boundary stones and Bronze Age earthworks.

A circular upland race from Muker to the Tan Hill Inn and back covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent, marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory kit checks; parking and GPX files are provided.

A roughly 15.5 km loop from Muker that climbs Swinner Gill and returns along the River Swale, on grassy paths and shooting tracks. Aid stations offer food options and post-race hot refreshments; runners must meet mandatory kit and be 16 or..

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.