Trail Running calendar near Stair 2025-2026

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Tackle the rugged Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile, 3000 ft fell run across eight moors including Beamsley Beacon and Round Hill. Start and finish outside the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead for classic moorland panoramas.

Explore the private grounds of historic Lambton Castle on scenic woodland and field trails with 5, 10 and 15 mile options. Chip timing, bespoke medals, event merch and on site parking; one well controlled dog per runner welcome.

Tidal Trails brings beach running to South Shields with scenic sand and Leas grass routes plus fun options from 2 km to an 8 km run and barefoot sprints. Enjoy live music, food stalls and family games for a festival day by the sea.

Run a scenic 13.65 mile half around Morland on 16 August 2026, mostly off road through rivers, woodlands and Eden Valley villages. Partially self navigated with mixed terrain and a finisher medal and t shirt included.

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping..

Tackle the classic Hartsop Hop in Patterdale, a rugged 19.5 km fell race with 1370 m ascent across open moor and stony paths. Expect steep climbs, scenic ridges and tough checkpoints for a true fell running challenge.

Tackle rugged trails and moorland views around Otley at Punk Panther Otley High Views on 29 August 2026. Choose 13, 20, 34 or 50 miles across Otley Chevin, Rombalds Moor and Beamsley Beacon for a challenging, scenic endurance test.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the GNR Time Turner 7 hour challenge in Durham and run as many laps as you like on a scenic riverside loop with views of the Cathedral. Walkers welcome and finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Test yourself at the Borders eight hour Challenge on 05 September 2026: run as many 4.366 mile trail loops around Borders Forest Park as you can in eight hours, with roughly 480 ft of climbing per lap. Electronic wristbands record each lap.

The The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel Trail Running Event will take place in Hexham on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Run the Malham 10k on 5 September 2026, a scenic trail that passes Malham Cove and Tarn, climbs Weets Top then drops into a long panoramic descent. Enjoy rugged paths, big views and a lively finish.

The Malham Trail Half Marathon loops past Malham Cove and Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent offering wide views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, the event offers on course drinks and a post race meal.

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Take on the Blencathra Marathon, a scenic mountain marathon from Caldbeck that climbs five Wainwright summits, delivering sweeping Lakeland views and a serious challenge. GPS tracking, a finisher medal and a warm village welcome await.

THE LAP circumnavigates Lake Windermere in about 47 miles of runnable, flowing trails for runners and walkers. With a 24 hour time limit and full support including aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher's meal, it offers a friendly ultra..