Trail Running calendar near Stanhope 2025-2026

The Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon trail event set in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course is an easy-to-navigate, undulating but non-technical 13.1-mile route with 1,200 feet of elevation ga..

Born 2B Wild III is a popular trail running event held at Hamsterley Forest, offering an approximately 5k course through natural terrain featuring mud, hills, obstacles, and trails. Open to participants aged 16 and over, the race welcomes runners of all abilities and their dogs, with canine particip..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic 54km ultra trail run held in Northumberland, starting near Bamburgh Castle and finishing at Druridge Bay Country Park. The route showcases historic coastal landmarks including Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth C..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held near Morland Village Hall, close to Penrith in the Eden Valley. Scheduled for March 8, 2026, the course is largely off-road with mixed terrain and features 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The route runs alongside the Pennines to the east and t..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The course is most..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through industrial areas, country parks, and riverside meadows. The event emphasizes personal challen..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, set for March 15, 2026, feature a stunning backdrop at Alnwick Castle, renowned for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Participants can choose between a 10km run and a Half Marathon, both of which traverse the scenic Hulne Park and castle grounds. The e..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road with race headquarters at The Black Horse pub. Covering 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, the course features tough climbs including the infamous Chevin Steps, Surprise View, D..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging 55-mile ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, running from Guisborough to Helmsley through the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills. The course features over 2700 meters of ascent and is mostly on the well-marked Cleveland Way National Trail. Runners face poten..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The circular course loops around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring a mix of lakeshore trails, rocky paths, grassy tracks, and woodland sin..

The Pendulum is a challenging fell running event held in Langleeford, United Kingdom, organized by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. The race covers an 11-mile course that requires participants to conquer two of the highest peaks in the Cheviot Hills: Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, wi..

The Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is an exciting event taking place along the scenic Rochdale Canal, featuring various race distances including 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, and 10km. Participants will enjoy a flat, well-maintained course that allows for fast times, with minimal elevation and no n..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon taking place across the Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. The event starts at St Bees Seafront and finishes in Shap, offering participants a scenic yet demanding course with approximately 3,500 meters..

The Northern Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra marathon following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay in England. Taking place from March 28 to April 1, 2026, the race traverses the north of England through three national parks, featuring iconi..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, offer a popular annual trail running event over two days in March 2026. The event features a 10km and a 5km trail run, with the 10km route acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the UK, passing..

The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Held in England, the event traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing notable landmarks like the Nine Standards. It offers a challenging yet s..

The Moors Traverse® is an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The event takes participants along the stunning northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, weaving through scenic landscapes and rugge..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..