Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2025-2026

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a trail running event held at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham, set within 1,000 acres of woodland on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers two distances: a 13.1-mile half marathon featuring 7 miles through..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The course features rolling hills, woodlands, and riverside trails,..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a cross country running series held across various locations in West Yorkshire from November to February. The 2025-26 season features six challenging races, each covering 5 to 6 miles over hilly terrain. The league is exclusive to fully paid-up members of 1..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50km trail running ultra marathon held in Kendal, UK, during the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The course features an undulating route with 900m of ascent, combining trail, road, and fell terrain. Runners start with a closed-road mass start in Kendal town..

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km trail race held annually in Kendal, UK, as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course features over 250m of ascent, combining trail and road surfaces with natural obstacles, steep climbs, and scenic views including the limestone escarpment of Scout..

The Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a challenging 24-hour, 50-mile linear ultra running event held in West Yorkshire, starting at Marsden and finishing in Ilkley. The course features over 6,600 feet of ascent, traversing the scenic South Pennines moorland and passing through the historic village of..

The Winter Trail Runs at Dalby Forest, held on Sunday 30th November 2025, offer a scenic running experience in North Yorkshire on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Participants can choose from a Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), or 10km race, all primarily on fire road..

The Drop - Kendal is an exhilarating and challenging race in the UK, designed to test participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The race begins with participants being transported to an undisclosed drop-off loc..

The Crag Fell Handicap Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in Bleach Green, Ennerdale. This race features a distance of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1345 feet, making it a Category AS race. Participants must prepare adequately with essential..

The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is a challenging 55-mile winter ultra marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests experienced ultra-runners' physical and mental endurance in harsh winter conditions. Partici..

The Valhalla Winter Run 2025 is a 6-hour timed trail running event held on December 13th at the University of York Sports Centre. Participants run laps of a 2.2-mile out-and-back course featuring a slight ascent, challenging in York terms but manageable overall. Runners can choose their distance, fr..

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a winter trail running event held in Otley, UK, featuring three distance options: 12, 19, and 32 miles with climbs ranging from 1,700 to 3,400 feet. The course follows a mystery route that changes annually, starting at Otley Methodist Church and finishing at The..

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10k trail race held at Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside. The event features a well-marked, traffic-free course on a mix of hard-packed gravel, grassy paths, and woodland trails, suitable for both novice and experienced trail runners. The route includes one main su..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a festive trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with a minimum distance of 5km and options to complete half marathon..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners and supported by the Fell Runners Association, is a challenging winter event held near St John’s Chapel, Weardale. Covering 6.6 km with 370 meters of ascent, the race takes place entirely in the dark on rough, pathless terrain leading to t..

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races, held annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill on the fringe of Gateshead, offer a festive running event set in a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The event features three distances: a Family 1 Mile Santa run for children ag..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique night running event held at the scenic St Ives Estate in Bingley, West Yorkshire. Participants can choose between 5k or 10k distances on an undulating multi-terrain course, completing one or two laps. The event welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers, with chip..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from Stock Ghyll Lane, participants face a steep ascent followed..