Trail Running calendar near Stanley 2026-2027

Experience an 17.5 mile circular trail race starting and ending at Robin Hoods Bay. This winter event features 1700 feet of ascent and takes runners through the scenic North York Moors with a medal for all finishers.

Experience a 31 mile winter ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way cliff tops and Cinder Track. Starting from Robin Hoods Bay, this circular route offers 3400 feet of ascent with a 11 hour time limit.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Trail races at Harewood House in Leeds run through over 1,000 acres of grounds with 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon distances; canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: an approximately 16 km trail along canal and riverside paths including Calverley Cutting, and a fast, flat 10 km out-and-back on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, with marked routes and limited entry.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

A winter ultra trail in Barley, Lancashire offering a full 45 mile circuit or a 30 mile alternative for runners and walkers, with waymarked routes, GPX files and required winter kit.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Road races in Cockermouth with a half marathon and 10km through the Lorton Valley, live chip-timing, no cut-off time, and finishers receiving a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

Run a scenic 10 mile point to point trail along the Northumbrian coastline from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea. This dog friendly event features cliff paths, sandy beaches, and chip timing for all participants.

Choose from three distances in this self navigated trail event starting in Saltburn by the Sea. Participants receive medals and post race refreshments after navigating the scenic and demanding terrain of the North Yorkshire coast.

Experience the dramatic Northumberland coastline with this linear trail run through dunes and sandy beaches. Choose from four distances ranging from 10k to Ultra on a fully marked course starting in the historic setting of Bamburgh.

An undulating but not technical trail half marathon through the Yorkshire Wolds on 20 February 2027, starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn. The event includes chip timing, a wildflower seed medal and a five hour cut of..

A trail half marathon on 21 February 2027 from Levisham Village Hall through the North York Moors, including the Hole of Horcum. The approximately 13.1 mile route has two checkpoints, a five hour limit and places limited to 50 runners.

Trail 10km and half marathon around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park, starting and finishing by the River Aln; live chip timing, free on-site parking, and a £4 donation per entry to NE Youth. Canicross is not permitted.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 include 5km, 10km and half marathon options with live chip timing and a three hour cut off. Routes pass through the Deer Park, Water Garden and the Abbey and the event is canicross friendly.

A largely off-road *29.7 mile* trail ultra in the Eden Valley with c.3000 ft of ascent, fully tracked on Open Tracking. The route passes the Pennines and Howgills, includes four staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.