Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2025-2026

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering extensive views of the North Yorkshire Moors..

The Hardmoors 200 is a challenging 200-mile ultramarathon held in May 2026, starting in Kingston upon Hull, UK. The route follows the Transpennine Trail alongside the River Humber to the Wolds Way National Trail near the Humber Bridge at Hessle. Runners then cover 79 miles along the Yorkshire Wolds..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring 4,700 feet (1,430 m) of climbing. The point-to-point route showcases the four iconic Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, set within the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is a challenging endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodla..

The Hardmoors 110 is a challenging 110-mile ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the scenic Cleveland Way National Trail. Starting at Filey Brigg Carpark, the single-stage trail race takes runners along the dramatic Cleveland Heritage coastline, passing notable locations such as Scar..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a challenging trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. The courses offer stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater, Keswick, and Skiddaw. Runners tackle firm trail paths with signif..

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great and Little Langdale valleys, based at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern R..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring distances of 50km (Ultra Trail), 25km (Super Trail), and 15km (Challenge Trail). The course traverses public footpaths and trails with significant elevation gains, including 1000m for the ultra and 650m for the super trail. Th..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," the race tests experienced ultra-runners with tough terrain and harsh conditions in one of England's least populated are..

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) or possi..

The Summer Extravaganza, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, takes place along the scenic and flat Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall, Leeds. This out-and-back trail offers a beginner-friendly course with beautiful lakeside views, while also catering to seasoned runners aiming for personal b..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event starting at Whitby Leisure Centre and finishing in Pickering, UK. The course features 3,322 feet of elevation and passes alongside the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Railway lines, crossing eight railway stations—hence the n..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race held in the Lake District, starting from Patterdale. Featuring 3700m of ascent, it is inspired by European sky races and is considered the most technically demanding course-marked race in the region. The route includes traversing three..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging skyrunning event held in Patterdale, within the English Lake District. Covering 28km with 2700m of ascent, the race features highly technical terrain, including hands-on rock scrambling around the Helvellyn Massif. Known for its demanding climbs and th..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail race with 2050m of ascent, held in Patterdale within the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This classic distance SkyRace features a fully marked course over St Sunday Crag and the surrounding Eastern Fells, offering technical tra..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features fully signed laps of either 4.37 miles (7 km) or possibly a 3.28-mile route, allowing participants t..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event set in the inspiring North Yorkshire countryside. Starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, the course follows classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total asc..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The original ultra-distance race covers 70 km with 2,185 meters of ascent, traversing the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-G..