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

The DalesRunner 40 is a trail run through Swaledale and Wensleydale. With a course slightly longer than a marathon, it features fully stocked aid stations and a hot meal for finishers.

Experience a headtorch trail run at the Punk Panther Autumn Headtorch Half. The event features routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with distances for half marathon, 10km, and 5km. Finishers receive a medal.

The Curvy Cuerden Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Runners can complete as many 5k laps as they wish, with support along the way. A portion of each entry fee supports the park's maintenance.

A BOFRA fell race at Wasdale Head in the Lake District covering 3.8 km with 700 m of ascent and steep climbs to the summit of Kirk Fell. Junior races are included and adult entry is available on the day.

A Lakeland fell race on 10 October 2026 over *21.1 km / 1450 m* of mostly rocky, pathless ground. Entries open 1 August via SI entries; FRA safety requirements and previous mountain experience are required.

Choose your challenge in this flexible 7 hour event along Durham's River Wear. Run laps to earn a themed medal and goody bag. An aid station supports your chosen distance.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running time challenge along Durham's River Wear. All finishers earn a themed medal, with pins for longer distances. The event welcomes participants of various ages across multiple race options.

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.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales is a self-navigated ultra event in the Yorkshire Dales with 25k, 50k, and 100k distances. Participants explore Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike, and the Dales Way. The event provides live tracking, aid stations, and a fi..

Rip n Run XL is a 28-hour ultrarunning challenge in West Yorkshire, with 40-mile and 80-mile loops through the moorlands around Ripponden. The route features significant climbs and indoor checkpoints with hot food available. Entries are onl..

A flexible and friendly weekend run in Yorkshire where you set your own distance and pace. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon routes through scenic countryside. A relaxed event with finisher rewards, suitable for runners, joggers, and wa..

A multi-distance running festival in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire offering 10k (ish), half marathon, 20 mile, marathon and ultra options. The looped 6.5-mile course runs through parkland and along an old railway track with feed stations a..

Trail runs from Shotley Bridge on 18 October 2026 offer 25 km and 53 km routes across moorland, woods and reservoir paths, with feed stations, mandatory kit for the 53 km, live chip timing and a finishers' medal and top.

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.

Explore the Yorkshire landscape on the Nidderdale Way trail. Choose from four ultramarathon distances along a 55-mile route. The event includes mandatory kit, supplied trackers, and a finisher's T-shirt.

Trail runners can choose from four distances, from a 10K to an ultra, all set within the North York Moors National Park. The routes feature moderate moorland terrain and sections of the Cleveland Way. The event offers flexible booking polic..

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.