Trail Running calendar near Slaley 2026-2027

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Relaxed, cash-only weekend runs beside the canal at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with on-the-day registration and a jumble medal plus a beer or soft drink for finishers.

A winter trail ultra on the Pendle Way with two route options of about 45 miles or 30 miles. The waymarked circular route starts in Barley and crosses moorland and villages with GPX files and written route instructions provided.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Trail races from Grizedale Visitor Centre in the Lake District offering a 13 mile half route and a 26 mile marathon. The course runs on forest tracks with varied terrain and views of Coniston, with feed stations and a compulsory kit list.

A marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter offering two route options: a 10K with 380 m ascent and a 5K with 200 m ascent. Dogs are allowed and runners may compete without them.

Trail runs of 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra take place on 20 Feb 2027 along the Northumberland coast near Bamburgh. The linear course crosses sand and dunes in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes electronic timing an..

A chip-timed series of canal-side trail races near Bingley offering six distances from 5 km to marathon on a flat, towpath route with marshals, aid stations and TRA licensing.

A 50 mile LDWA challenge around rural north Leeds with two looped routes that visit Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate. The West Yorkshire local group offers separate starts including an option for faster walkers and runners..

A trail half marathon around the Hole of Horcum in the North York Moors with a reverse direction course, a five hour limit, two checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal. Places are limited and mandatory kit is required.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A *50 km* ultramarathon along the John Muir Way in East Lothian, starting at Port Seton Promenade and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. The route passes Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick and follows coastal and rural trails.