Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

The Pen Y Ghent Fell Race kicks off the Yorkshire Dales Classics Series. This 12.2km AM category race features over 600m of climb, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Team entries are welcome.

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a 13.2-mile trail race with over 2,000 feet of ascent in the Yorkshire Dales. It starts and finishes at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield. Prizes over £800 are on offer, and all competitors receive a..

Explore the Lake District on stunning trails around Coniston Water and the Coppermines Valley. Choose from a 10k run or a 16k challenge and race, all starting from a vibrant event village with live music. Enjoy panoramic mountain views on w..

Dalby's Inferno is a backyard ultra marathon in the forest, challenging runners to complete as many 5.5 km loops as they can within ten hours. Your entry includes camping for two nights and supports mountain rescue. It's a unique test of en..

A BOFRA fell race at Kettlewell Cricket Field with junior and senior routes, on the day entry and a £3 car parking charge. The route climbs to a ridge, follows the skyline to a cairn, then drops quickly over a short scree section.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Set in the scenic Lake District, this event features trail runs around Coniston Water, including a full marathon, half marathon, and a 10k. The festival atmosphere includes live music, local food, and a family-friendly vibe. The routes show..

An 11 kilometre multi terrain trail run in Kirkby Malzeard, set within Nidderdale AONB and part of the village family fete. The event has Racecheck Gold Awards and includes marshals, way marking, chip timing and a handmade finishers medal.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge is a long-running volunteer-led charity weekend in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. It features several running events, including a Friday evening Sunset Stroll. The event raises funds for local causes and offers a basec..

Trail races in Pooley Bridge on 13 June 2026 offering half marathon and 10km courses with live chip timing, on-site parking and cani cross friendly rules. Finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a snack.

The Punk Panther Six Dales Trail offers three distances on an out-and-back course between Otley and Pateley Bridge. Runners pass several reservoirs on a route with significant climbs. The event finishes with hot food and a finisher's medal.

The North Star Ultra is a 170-mile trail run over two days. Participants complete 5 legs in a star pattern, choosing the order for the first four. It can be run solo, in pairs, or in quads.

The Swaledale Marathon is a 24-mile fell run and challenge walk through Swaledale's scenery. Participants must self-navigate and finish within 10 hours. The event has been run by the Swaledale Outdoor Club since 1979.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge offers six events over three days in Kirkby Stephen. Saturday features four fell runs, from a 65k ultra to a family-friendly 10k, with post-race meals and live music. Camping is available for the full weekend.

Ultra-Trail Grizedale is a weekend of trail running and camping in the Lake District's Grizedale Forest. It features an 8-hour team relay on Saturday and a challenging 22 km race on Sunday. The event includes talks, music, and vendor stalls..

A 5K charity colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles, three laps and a finisher medal. Parking, water stations and post race music, food and a bar are provided.

The Roche Abbey Ramble offers a scenic, mixed-terrain loop from a Yorkshire pub. Choose from four distances on a lapped course that includes woodland trails and stepping stones. Finish with a medal, cake, and a classic chip butty in a socia..

Tackle the Wainstones on a challenging trail marathon, half marathon, or 10k. This unsupported event requires runners to navigate the route themselves using printed maps. It features significant ascent and enforced mandatory safety kit.

This is a 26-mile official course recce for the Lakeland 50/100, running from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. The day includes transport and support but is only open to confirmed 2026 race entrants. Full mandatory kit and checkpoint cut-offs ap..

Out of Eden 5k is the short route on the Yomp Mountain Challenge weekend in Kirkby Stephen, held on the event Sunday. It is a volunteer run event with a Basecamp at Pennine View Park and fundraising for local charities.