Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2026-2027

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

A forest trail race in Meanwood covering 10.5 km with about 200 m of elevation. The course includes narrow, technical and muddy sections, a marshalled road crossing, on site facilities and complimentary soup for finishers.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

Tour of Pendle is an AL fell race from Barley Village Hall covering 27 km with 1473 m of ascent. Pre entry runs 1 August to 31 October, with a cap of 450 runners and mandatory mountain kit required.

A 5 km fell race in Litton, North Yorkshire, featuring about 362 m of ascent and a revised course from 2024. Junior races run at shorter distances, with registration and prizegiving at the Queens Arms and parking 300 m from the start.

A fell race on 21 November 2026 at Sale Fell bench near Wythop Mill with a roughly 3.7 mile 5.9 km course, junior races for U9 to U15, and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10km across Dalby Forest on forest fire roads with live chip timing. Canicross friendly rules apply and finishers receive a bespoke medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A winter ultra in the Cheviot hills on 5 December 2026, based at Ingram Village Hall. The mostly off road loop of roughly 55 miles with c.13,000 ft ascent includes GPS tracking, support stations, camping and a 24 hour completion limit.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A December trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with three checkpoints, supplied trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit. Entry limited to 100 participants and minimum age 18.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A 6.6 km night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top in Weardale. The unmarked, pathless out and back gains 370 m and requires off path navigation experience and strict mandatory kit.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

A chip timed night run at St Ives Estate on the shortest day offering 5 km or 10 km options, a virtual entry with medal, and proceeds supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.