Trail Running calendar near Saint John's Chapel 2026-2027

This recce day covers the challenging first 12-mile section of the Lakes in A Day route from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. Led by experienced NAV4 guides, it includes route advice and covers terrain like Blencathra and Hallsfell Ridge. Group size..

Oswiu's Revenge is a 13.2 mile trail run through the Black Hambleton woods and hills near Osmotherley. The challenging course offers expansive moorland views and requires runners to carry full mandatory kit. Finishers receive a unique medal..

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

A multi terrain 10 km trail in Cookridge and Golden Acre Park on 17 May 2026, featuring a mid route grass hill, wooded sections and a lakeside circuit. Facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets and a limited baggage store..

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

A 6 km multi terrain hill race in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 with a junior programme, chip timing, summit prizes and medals for junior finishers.

A 10.5 km single-loop trail race through the parkland and woodland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The undulating course has technical sections, a 5 km water station and a 1 hour 45 minute cut off; the race is full..

A short Lake District fell race on 20 May 2026, the Latterbarrow Loop covers 4.8 km with about 250 m of ascent and passes Latter Barrow and Swarth Fell checkpoints. Entry on the day is available, entries are limited to 100.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

This is a 6 mile out-and-back trail race on lesser-known paths near the River Yarrow. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Room. Online entry and past results are available.

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.

A flexible 7-hour trail run along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a flat, signed course. All finishers receive a themed medal and refreshments.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running challenge along Durham's River Wear, with cathedral views. It's part of a five-day series, but you can join for just this day. All finishers get a themed medal and a goody bag.

A 32-mile trail ultra linking four iconic art installations, the Panopticons, across the scenic South Pennines of East Lancashire. The point-to-point route starts in Blackburn and finishes in Trawden, offering 10 hours to complete the chall..

Tackle a historic 25.5 km SAS test route in the Howgill Fells, featuring 1500m of climbing. Choose from loaded, runner, or walker categories on this challenging, waymarked course. All finishers earn a patch and a celebratory drink.

This marks the 40th edition of the traditional Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race. Runners navigate a 7-mile course with 400m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, with prizes, a country fair..

The Sale and Ling Two Tops Dash features a 6-mile senior race and a 6K U18 race at Sale Fell. Junior races for various age groups are also on offer, with chip timing and multiple prize categories. The event takes place in late May.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.