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

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Trail events in Glenridding around Helvellyn with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked and marshalled off road courses. Limited earlybird places, shuttle buses and on site event facilities are provided.

A remembrance run along Seaham seafront starting at the Tommy War Memorial Statue. Two distances are offered with chip timing, a 90 minute cut off, and finishers receive a medal, t shirt and snack.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with 10k and 14k options, boat transfer to the start when possible, compulsory kit checks and well marked, marshalled courses.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

This trail running event circles the scenic Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs on a 6.7-mile loop. Participants can choose from four distances, all on well-marked, undulating paths. It's a cup-less race with feed stations, requiring runners to..

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

This winter trail running event in Goathland offers a marathon, half marathon, and 10k on unmarked routes. Runners must navigate and carry full compulsory kit for safety. The event supports the Cleveland Way National Trail.

A dog friendly trail event at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options on undulating, mainly off road trails with marshals, drink stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Honour fallen heroes on a scenic trail along the River Wear in Durham. This timed event lets you choose your distance, from a 3km run to an ultra marathon. All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

A Remembrance Run along the River Wear trail in Durham. Choose your own distance in a 6.5-hour timed challenge, with a two-minute silence observed at 11:00. All finishers receive a themed medal, goody bag, and full event support.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

A trail running event on the Bolton Abbey Estate offering a 2.4 mile family run, 10K, 10 mile and half marathon, with free parking and fundraising for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Finishers receive a medal made from estate wood.