Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2026-2027

A coastal off road race from Peasholm Park in Scarborough along the historic Cinder Track. Distances from 5K to marathon, water stations about every 3 miles, on the day bib collection and a Grim Bling finisher medal.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail run through Swaledale and Wensleydale on 4 October 2026, featuring moorland tracks, grassy pasture and a self-navigated Wensleydale loop. Mandatory kit is required and aid stations provide water and food.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

Trail event at Dodd Wood offering marked 5K and 8K routes with notable ascent and lake and fell views. Dogs are welcome on suitable harnesses and the event is chip timed.

A community trail event at Dalemain Mansion on 4 October 2026 featuring a two‑lap 10 km course and two children's fun runs, with proceeds split between Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Rotary Club of Penrith causes.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park offering a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs, with water stations, pay-and-display parking, and a finisher medal for every participant.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Wasdale, held at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026, is a BOFRA fell race of 2.40 miles (3.8 km) with about 700 m of climb to Kirk Fell. Mandatory taped-seam waterproofs are required for juniors and seniors.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Withins Skyline on 11 October 2026 is a 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park, including Top Withins and Bronte Bridge. Junior races include goody bags and Halloween themed fancy dress prizes.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham with fully signed laps and flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal, goody bag and distance pins, with aid stations and vegan options on course.

A self navigated 50 km route from Grassington through Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales. GPX files, aid stations and live tracking support walkers and runners with navigation skills.

Part of the 2026 Yorkshire Weekend Saunter series in Brighouse, this event offers 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on scenic courses, with a jumble medal, hot food, drink options and flexible entry.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.