Trail Running calendar near Stockton-on-Tees 2025-2026

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a challenging 5km race set in the picturesque Littondale and Upper Wharfedale within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The event features a significant ascent of approximately 362 meters, making it an AS category race. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the race will als..

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 is a unique endurance running event taking place at Hunters Greave, Leeds. Participants will tackle a 4.167-mile loop, starting on the hour every hour. To continue, runners must complete the loop within the hour; failure to do so results in a DNF (Did Not Finish).Th..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner is a unique 10k head torch trail race set in the picturesque Hamsterley Forest, known for its diverse terrain and wildlife. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, this event offers a fully marked course suitable for both novice and experienced runners. Participants can enjoy the..

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K is set to return in November 2025, marking its 7th year. This event caters to runners of all abilities, whether they are participating in their first trail run or training for longer distances. The scenic routes include a 13.1-mile half marathon that wi..

The Meanwood Holly Hustle is an exciting forest trail run set in the scenic landscapes of Leeds, featuring a challenging 10.5km course with both uphill and downhill sections. Participants will navigate through the beautiful Meanwood Park and the Hollies, renowned for their well-maintained paths and..

Kudos Its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event celebrating GRIM's 10th birthday, set in the scenic surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. Participants can choose from three distances: a 6.6-mile loop, a half marathon, or a full marathon, all featuring a mix of terrain including fields, paveme..

The Hardwolds 80 is an endurance running event taking place from Hessle to Filey, following the scenic Wolds Way. Participants will traverse 80 miles of beautiful chalk landscapes, dry valleys, and vibrant wildlife, passing through charming market towns and historic villages like Brantingham and Wha..

The Winter Trail Runs at Dalby Forest is an exciting running event set to take place on November 30, 2025, in one of the UK's premier trail venues. Participants can choose from three distances: a Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and a 10km run (6.2 miles). The event is located in..

The Drop - Kendal is an exhilarating and challenging race in the UK, designed to test participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The race begins with participants being transported to an undisclosed drop-off loc..

The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is a challenging ultra-running event set in the rugged Cheviot hills of Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this approximately 55-mile race tests participants' physical and mental endurance in harsh winter conditions. Runners have 24 ho..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race is a classic fell running event organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, featuring a challenging 6-mile (9.7 km) course with an elevation gain of 1640 feet (500 m). The race is designed to accommodate both experienced runners and newcomers, with a flagged route that include..

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is an exciting winter running event featuring a mystery route that changes each year. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 19, or 32 miles, with starting positions determined by their average pace in previous Punk Panther races. The event emphasizes a..

The Moors The Merrier is a festive running and walking event held in the scenic moors of Hebden Bridge. Participants can enjoy a 21-mile circular route that begins and ends at Hebden Bridge Golf Club, traversing various moors including Midgley and Wadsworth. Essential gear includes a Santa hat and a..

Run to the Rising Sun is a new 10k trail race set in the scenic Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside. Participants will enjoy an early morning start designed to coincide with the sunrise, providing a stunning backdrop for the race. The course features well-marked, traffic-free paths suitable fo..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 6.6 km race featuring a 370 m ascent, taking place entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain. Participants must navigate to the summit of Chapelfell Top, requiring extensive fell racing experience and specific navig..

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races is a festive running event held in the scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland of Chopwell Woods, near Gateshead. This event, which began in 2019, offers three race distances: a Family 1 Mile, a 4 Mile, and an 8 Mile trail run, catering to participants of various a..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from Stock Ghyll Lane, participants face a steep ascent followed..

The Punk Panther Green Gateways will take place in Otley on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 34 miles.

The Hardmoors 15 is an 18-mile circular running event set in the scenic North York Moors, starting and finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, the race features a challenging route with an ascent of 1,700 feet. Participants have an 8-hour time limit to complete the course, whic..

The Hardmoors 30 is a challenging 31-mile trail race set in the scenic North York Moors, starting from Robin Hood’s Bay. Participants will traverse a route that includes stunning cliff-top paths along the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track, passing through picturesque locations such as Ravenscar and..