Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2025-2026

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill, a 6.7 mile moorland challenge over muddy trails to a trig point summit. Pre entry only and entry includes a bottle of Daleside beer and post race refresh..

Kick off 2026 with the Wooler Vertical 1,000 ft Trail Race, a punchy 4 mile out and back to the summit of Humbleton Hill near Wooler. Expect steep climbs, marked trails and a true hill running test for all abilities.

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Celebrate New Year with the classic Captain Cooks Fell Race in Great Ayton on 1 January 2026. A challenging lap to Captain Cook's Monument across steep muddy trails and forest, organised by volunteers with proceeds to charity.

Shake off the holidays on 2 January 2026 with a social New Year run from Tweedbank to Lauder along part of the Southern Upland Way. Choose 4, 6 mile or full route, pre entry only with limited places, and warm finish food awaiting runners.

Tackle the Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect coastal views, rewarding climbs and friendly checkpoints on a limited entry event.

Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race from Robin Hood's Bay along dramatic cliff top sections of the Cleveland Way, covering about 30 to 32 miles with roughly 3400 ft of ascent. Entries were limited and this edition is now full.

Join the Deepdale Dash, a charity 5 mile trail in Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice on 3 January 2026. Enjoy riverside paths, woods and technical trails with boggy sections; bring trail shoes and a reusable bottle.

Run under the stars through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run on 3 January 2026, a 22 km night trail with rolling singletrack and 447 m of climbing. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series promises atmosphere, prizes and tough trails.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 on 3 January 2026 with NAV4, covering about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Open to all, limited to 12 places; entry £30.

Challenge yourself on the Brampton Trail Run: a scenic, undulating 7 kilometre off road route in Cumbria on 4 January 2026. Expect muddy trails, a finisher medal, and a friendly event village with coffee and photos.

Experience Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South, a dog friendly trail run through the south side of Whinlatter Forest on 4 January 2026. Choose 5k or 10k routes over runnable forest roads and trails. The event is currently full.

Run a scenic 12 kilometre coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track at Churchill Playing Fields. Undulating clifftops, coastal paths and muddy woodland deliver an adventurous route with brilliant..

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Join CLOK for lively team score orienteering at Hardwick Park on Sunday 4 January 2026, with 30, 45 or 60 minute map based courses for all abilities. Low entry fees, chip hire and car sharing make it easy to take part.

Test your winter mettle at the Winter Wipeout on 10 January 2026, a marked fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back from Ingram Cafe. Expect harsh winter conditions so bring required kit and enjoy a dramatic, marshalled climb and descen..

Embrace winter trails in scenic Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options, a mix of gravel tracks, twisting singletrack and occasional mud. Eco friendly race goodies, safety support and stunning woodland views make this a must.

Explore over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland at Harewood House on January 10 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with chip timing and finishers medals plus Wild Deer merch.

Tackle the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 in Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile route with 2,000 ft of ascent across trails, tracks and bogs. Expect winter conditions, mandatory kit and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra is a tough winter 42 mile trail challenge on 10 January 2026 around the wild Bowland fells, starting and finishing in Slaidburn. Expect 1,700 m of ascent over trails, tracks and bog with hearty aid stations and a finishers mea..