Trail Running calendar near Slaley 2025-2026

The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 29 mile trail ultra with about 3,000 ft of climbing through Eden Valley near Pennines and Howgills. Stone circles, waterfalls and village charm await; open to runners and walkers with full tracking.

Experience the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay, passing iconic castles and fishing villages. Take the 54 km ultra or the new 27 km option and finish with a medal and long sleeve event shirt.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

Tackle rugged gritstone moors in the Haworth Hobble, a classic off road 51 km ultra with about 1,340 m of ascent across Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect remote trails, full kit requirements and hearty feeds on route.

Join the 100th Punk Panther Welcome Way, a scenic trail race around Otley on March 14, 2026, winding through moorland, reservoirs, canals and woodland. Distances from 13 to 50 miles offer a tough and beautiful challenge for trail runners.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Enjoy stunning Lakeland scenery while tackling the classic Causey Pike fell race, 4.5 miles with 543 m of climb over rough terrain. Pre entry via SiEntries is required, full FRA kit is mandatory and minimum age is 16.

Run beside Alnwick Castle on scenic trails through Hulne Park and the Priory with 10km and Half Marathon options, live chip timing, medals and Wild Deer merchandise for finishers. A portion of every entry supports NE Youth.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.

Take on a scenic 8 km trail with about 400 m of climb around Bulbys Wood, Ingram on Sun 15 Mar 2026. Entry is on the day only, £5, for runners aged 16 or over seeking a tough, rewarding hill challenge.

Tackle the iconic Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills via the Cleveland Way, with 2700 m of climbing. A tough, largely unsupported trail race with mandatory kit and tracking.

We Need To Talk About Chevin in Otley is a challenging 14 km fell race with about 650 m of ascent across forest trails and steep viewpoints. Tackle a scenic single lap that rewards grit with big views and true fell running fun.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Pendulum 2026 is an 11 mile fell race in Langleeford on 22 March, tackling Hedgehope and Cheviot for stunning views. Timed event with rescue support, a halfway water stop and a finisher medal for a rewarding but tough day on the fells.

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

Join the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash on 25 March 2026 in Barley for a challenging night trail across the South Pennines, marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers. Entry helps fund the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue charity.

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, running 28 March to 1 April. Runners tackle roughly 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three National Parks, mountains, moors and valleys for..