Trail Running calendar near Simonside Hills 2026-2027

Trail races in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering a Half Marathon of 13.1 miles and a 10K of 6.2 miles across firm forest trails with panoramic Lake District views. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and on site parking.

An evening trail event at Gibside National Trust across wooded and garden landscape with 5km and 10km options, live chip timing, Canicross welcome, finishers' medal and onsite parking.

A fully signposted 47-mile / 75 km ultra around Lake Windermere with live GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway shoe-bag service. Entry includes a waterproof map, a wooden finisher medal and a finishers meal.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

Trail races around Derwent Reservoir offer 5 mile and 10 mile routes around the reservoir. The 10 mile uses closed roads and firm trails while the 5 mile is canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner.

A roughly 13.2 mile trail around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley with marked routes, a GPX file provided, one stocked checkpoint and a four hour limit. Entry is limited to fifty and all places are via SiEntries.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent in the central Lake District, run on technical single track and scree. The route starts at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn and includes a summit of England's highest mountain.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A 50K trail run from Whitby to Pickering with 3,322 ft of ascent and eight railway stations en route. The partially self-navigational course is fully tracked and has a 13 hour cutoff.

A 57 km mountain race with 3700 m ascent around Patterdale on 17 July 2027. The course is waymarked with multiple checkpoints, GPS tracking and ITRA/UTMB points across five ridge-lines and technical mountain terrain.

A technical Sky Race around Helvellyn from Patterdale covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent, featuring hands on rock and scrambling. Entry requires confirmed mountain and rock experience and applicants undergo a vetting process.

MTC GLAISTIG is a 31.3 mile single day ultra from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It is day two of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners, with mandatory kit, tracking and a finisher medal.

MTC Nuckelavee is a single day ultra of 40.1 miles and serves as Day 3 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA end to end series. Entry is limited and the race enforces cut offs based on a minimum average speed of 4 mph.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.