Trail Running calendar near Sedbergh 2026-2027

A four-leg fell running relay in the Lake District Fells held the first Saturday in October, with teams of eight running in pairs over mountain terrain that requires navigation without GPS. Entry is limited to 70 teams and the 2026 fee is £..

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

A Peak District walking event in Buxton on 3 October 2026 with long and short routes through Axe Edge, Goyt Valley and Shining Tor. Organised by High Peak LDWA with checkpoints, refreshments and parking at the school.

A 35 mile circular ultra from Studley Roger that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland. The route includes four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements.

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

Coastal off road races from Peasholm Park, Scarborough, offering distances from 5 km to marathon along the historic Cinder Track, with water stations about every three miles and a Grim Bling medal for finishers.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

A half marathon trail event in Swaledale finishing at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland and grassy paths, fully marked route, stocked aid stations with vegan and gluten free options, and post-race soup and a roll included.

A long trail race around Swaledale that starts and finishes at The Dales Bike Centre, featuring moorland tracks, GPX navigation and a post race hot meal. A half marathon short course option is available for redirected runners.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

An off-road event at Dodd Wood on 4 October 2026 offering marked chip-timed 8K and 5K routes with notable ascent and lake views. Most wide trails allow two dogs per runner, and GPX files are available.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Water points, untaped course and a medal for every finisher.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Experience an undulating off road trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Complete as many five kilometer laps as you choose within a six hour limit to earn your finisher medal.

Wasdale, held at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026, is a BOFRA fell race of 2.40 miles (3.8 km) with about 700 m of climb to Kirk Fell. Mandatory taped-seam waterproofs are required for juniors and seniors.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A rural 8.9 km race around Tideswell with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and the summit of Hay Cop before returning to Bishop Pursglove Primary School. Entry fees differ for FRA members and non-members.

A trail half marathon around Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC. Entrants should have prior half marathon experience and entry is ticketed with a T-shirt option.