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

Swinner Swagger is a 15.5 km (9.6 mile) trail running event held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, on July 5, 2025. It offers a challenging yet scenic course that covers the second half of the iconic DR30 route, featuring an ascent of Swinner Gill, a fast descent towards Gunnerside, and a final stretch thr..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and includes a thrilling underground section through 1km of historic mine tunnels, where runners wear helmets an..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging mountain running event held in Keswick, England. Covering approximately 15.4 km (9.6 miles) with an ascent of 960 meters (3,150 feet), the race starts at Fitz Park and takes participants over rugged, rocky terrain towards Sk..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, takes place in the scenic North Yorkshire Dales, specifically in Masham. Participants can choose to run for either three or six hours, completing as many loops as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

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 have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Widdop Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a challenging 7-mile (11.3 km) race with a total ascent of 1200 feet (366 m). Set in a scenic high moorland area, the route features a mix of well-marked paths, tussocks, and bracken, making it an exciting experience for participants...

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural race features a challenging 10k-ish course that combines farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and guaranteed mu..

The Slawit-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a delightful running event held in the village of Slaithwaite, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere. The event features a BBQ, beer, and chocolate..

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The CFRA Wasdale Fell Race is a challenging and scenic long-distance event held in the Lake District, England. Covering approximately 34 km (21.1 miles) with 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) of ascent, it starts near the National Trust Campsite in Wasdale. The course features a mix of grassy runs, steep as..

The Tebay Fell Race, held in Tebay, Cumbria, is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, classified as an AM category race under the Fell Runners’ Association rules. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Runnin..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, scheduled for July 12, 2025, offers challenging ultra marathon courses through the scenic Lake District. Participants can choose from the 100k, 55k, 23k, or 14k routes, featuring mountain passes, dramatic scenery, and well-marked trails. The event emphasizes safety, with m..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting in Whitby and finishing in Pickering. The course follows the Esk Valley Railway Line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Line, passing eight railway stations along the way. With 3,322 feet of elevation, the..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race is an annual event organized by Durham Fell Runners, taking place in Weardale. It features a challenging 7 km out-and-back course with 400 meters of ascent, starting from St. John’s Chapel.The route includes tough fell terrain, a significant climb to the summit of Chapel..

The Golden Acre Relay is an annual evening relay race held in Golden Acre Park, Leeds. The event features teams of three runners competing in various categories, including open, veteran, mixed, and junior divisions. The race covers a total distance of 8.25 miles, with each runner completing a 2.75-m..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. This year, it has gained prominence as a British Championship race, featuring separate men's and women's events. The race covers an 8km route with a challenging ascent and descent of Pike of B..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race organized by the Derwent Valley Running Club in collaboration with Greener Miles Running. Set in the picturesque Derwenthaugh Park, participants will race over and beneath the historic 9 Arches Viaduct. This event, now in its 11th year, honor..