Trail Running calendar near Slaley 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic half marathon through the Yorkshire Dales along riverside paths and rolling climbs with wide views. Finish in Burnsall village with drinks, hearty food and a beer plus race goodies in the Due North series.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a rugged 40 mile trail across Lakeland ridges and summits including High Street and Helvellyn. Starts and finishes at Askham and offers a shorter 27 mile option for a big day with less distance.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Tackle the stunning slopes of the Newlands Memorial Race in the Lake District, 18.5 km with 1100 m of climb from Newlands Adventure Centre. Pre entry only for adults 18 and over, and a popular counter in the Lakes Grand Prix.

Run the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam near Leeds on 19 April 2026, with scenic trails through gardens, woodland and open country. Distances from 6.7 miles to a full marathon mean there's a challenge for every trail runner.

Explore the North York Moors with Swainby Sweep on 19 April 2026, offering scenic 7 miles and 16 miles trail routes from Swainby Village Hall. Expect rugged moorland, forest tracks, checkpoints, feed stations and a race medal for finishers.

Run wild on the Pennine Way at Trail Blazer Dam Busters, a scenic trail through moors, dams and rugged paths at Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Choose 10 km or a half marathon and soak up dramatic Area of Outstanding Natural Bea..

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Beyond Newcastle takes runners from Newcastle Quayside along the River Tyne and into the Derwent Valley with 25 km and 55 km trail options through riverside paths and Chopwell Woods. Chip timing, feed stations and a finishers medal await.

Take on the iconic Three Peaks Race on 25 April 2026 in Horton in Ribblesdale, a classic 24 mile fell challenge across Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Solo and relay teams welcome for big climbs, stunning views and fell running her..

Take on the Fellsman, a rugged 60 mile Yorkshire Dales traverse with 11,000 feet of ascent, or choose the Fellsman Dart 30 mile option with 4,200 feet. Volunteer run with checkpoints, route support and live tracking.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail, choosing 14 mile or 11 km routes across an active RAF station with sweeping views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Proceeds support the RAF Benevolent Fund and finishers receive a medal.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked, marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, with prizes and a season ticket that saves on entry. Friendly vibe and great reviews make it a top pick for runners.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.

Take an evening trail run through Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner. Live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and sweeping woodland views make this a memorable spring..

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.