Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2026-2027

Join the Fountains Fun Run 2026, a scenic 2 km dash through quiet roads and fields in Grantley. This family friendly event starts and finishes at the village playground. Entry is just £5, with on the day sign up possible.

The Hawkswick Dash is a classic short fell race in the Yorkshire Dales. The 1.4-mile course features a steep climb to a ridge and a fast, technical descent. It's a popular BOFRA championship counter suitable for all age groups.

A trail run at Harewood House on Sunday 21 June 2026 organised by Run Rebel, routing through woodlands, Sugar Hill and past Eccup Reservoir. Finishers receive a medal and a finish line prize.

Choose your own adventure along the River Wear at this flexible 7-hour running challenge. Run from 3km to an ultra, enjoying scenic trail views of Durham Cathedral. All finishers get a themed medal, a goody bag, and support from a fully-sto..

The Settle Hills Race is the only fell race in the Settle area. This BM-category event traverses spectacular limestone countryside with distant views of the Three Peaks. The 2026 race will also be the Yorkshire Senior Fell Running Champions..

Take on the Baystones & Wansfell fell race in the Lake District on 21 June 2026, a scenic but testing 10.8 km course with 504 m of climb around Troutbeck. Pre entry and day registration available with modest fees and limited parking.

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail adventure in County Durham on June 21, 2026. Choose from 3.5, 9, or 15 mile routes along the Teesdale Way. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, and a community atmosphere with a five-hour cutoff.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

This 50th anniversary fell race runs from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back. All entry fees support the local mountain rescue team who marshal the 6.2 km course. The event is open to runners 18 and over.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A charity fell challenge in the Yorkshire Dales, raising funds for the local mountain rescue team. Choose from three scenic routes starting in Kettlewell, ranging from a tough 17-mile three-peak loop to a gentle family walk. Entry includes..

Run a scenic coastal trail near Widdrington that's a bit longer than a standard 10K. Enjoy a relaxed event with live music and food vendors after the run. The course is open to runners and walkers alike.

This classic fell race tackles the Blencathra massif in the Lake District. The challenging route covers 13 km with 825 m of ascent. It's a pre entry event and a counter for the English championships.

Run a scenic 10K on a private woodland estate near Whitby. The trail route passes historic Mulgrave Castle with coastal views. The chip-timed race finishes with refreshments and a memento for all finishers.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Race to the summit of Yorkshire's highest fell, Whernside. This 10.5 km BM category race starts under the Ribblehead Viaduct, featuring a steep direct climb and a fast finish back at The Station Inn. Run under FRA rules with mandatory kit c..