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

A beach and trail running event at South Shields on 16 August 2026, offering an 8 km trail, 2 km runs, a barefoot sand sprint and a Families on Track relay, plus an Event Village with music, activities and food.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Ribble Runfest on Sunday 16 August 2026 is a multi distance running event in the parklands of central Preston. Routes include 10 km, half marathon, marathon and an ultra, with aid stations, course signage and a bespoke finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

Othnesbery's Revenge is a trail half marathon starting at Newton under Roseberry Car Park. This event is part of the Revenge Series organized by SilverBackTrails.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Tackle a brand new fell race on Wed 19 Aug 2026 in Bannerdale, Lake District, starting and finishing above the White Horse Inn at Threlkheld. The short yet fierce 6.3 km route climbs 882 m and entry is on the day only at the pub for £5, reg..

A pop up summer run in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with evening registration and entry fees between £10 and £17. Participants receive a jumble medal, food and a sweetie bag; open to runners aged 16 and over.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

The Hartsop Hop is a challenging 19.5 km fell run with 1370m of ascent, starting from Hartsop in the Lake District. Runners face significant route choices and a strict cut-off point. The course finishes with a steep final descent back to th..

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

Choose from five distances on a fast, flat canal towpath course near Leeds. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with multiple aid stations and finish-line treats like a BBQ roll and a bespoke medal. It's a popular event with a social focus.

Run the Borders is a 109 km loop on the Borders Abbey Way passing four ruined abbeys and historic towns. Options include a 50K, the full 109 km and a four person relay on mixed tarmac, trails and riverbanks.

A scenic 21km trail race taking place around Derwentwater and the Borrowdale fells. The well-marked, hilly course starts at Lingholm and finishes in Keswick, with a medal for every finisher. It is open to runners aged 17 and over.

A mountain trail marathon from Keswick that climbs Scafell Pike over a 44 km route with 1800 m of ascent. The mountain section is unmarked so navigation skills, mandatory kit and a printed map are required.

A 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village organised by Leigh Harriers AC. The event is licenced by TRA and follows UK Athletics Rules, with separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.