Trail Running calendar near Staindrop 2026-2027

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.

A head torch trail run offering half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The event starts from Swinsty Moor Car Park and requires a head torch and mobile phone. Every finisher receives a medal.

A night run up Pendle Hill to raise funds for the local mountain rescue team. The 9.2 km route starts in Barley and goes over the hill into Ogden Clough. Head torches and full FRA kit are required for this marshalled event.

A 300 km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright's classic Coast to Coast route across northern England. Starting at St Bees and finishing in Robin Hood's Bay, the journey traverses three National Parks with around 6,500m of ascent.

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11km trail run through the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Fremington Edge and a scenic return along Arkle Beck. Tackle grassy trods, technical trails, and enjoy fully stocked aid stations with inclusive refreshments. The event finishes back..

The NAV4 Daffodil Run is a scenic 13-mile out-and-back journey from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. With flexible start times for walkers and runners, and options for shorter distances, it's a community-focused day. Everyone finishes back at..

Explore the northern Dales on this 20 km trail run, featuring testing ascents and scenic ridge paths. Fully stocked aid stations and a friendly atmosphere await, with refreshments for all finishers.

Navigate a challenging 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors in this classic event. It's a major fundraiser for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team, featuring manned checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Essential kit i..

A classic, medium-distance fell race in the Weardale hills, featuring a challenging 11 km loop with 380m of ascent. The route offers navigational choices and requires full FRA kit, with an entry cap of 50 runners. A pure test of fell runnin..

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

A club-run fell event from Barley Village Hall featuring a senior course of 4.5 miles and 1500 ft ascent and junior races for U10 to U18 on private farmland. Entries are available on the day and results are published online.

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast path from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. It traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, focusing on self-sufficiency. Participants receive detailed mapping and support..

Overview The Moors Traverse is an 80 km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s coast to coast walking route. It begins at Ingleby Cross Village Hall in Ingleby Cross and finishes on the shoreline at Robin Hood’s Bay. The route follows the no..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.

Run the forest tracks around Whinlatter Top in this chip timed trail event. Choose between a 9k or 12k route, both offering wide, runnable paths with scenic views. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a harness.

Choose your distance in this flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. All finishers receive a themed medal, with extra pins for longer distances. The trail course offers scenic cathedral views and is fully signed f..