Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2026-2027

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Cross the North York Moors in this 40 mile point to point challenge from Osmotherley to Ravenscar. Follow the iconic unmarked route with a unique handicap start and multiple supported checkpoints.

Join an expert guided recce of the 11 mile Helvellyn to Ambleside section of Lakes in a Day. Gain valuable route knowledge and mountain safety skills in a small group limited to 12 participants.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering following historic railway lines. This partially self navigational route features over 3000 feet of elevation and passes eight different stations through the North Yorkshire Moors.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Experience a summer evening fell race to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7km out and back course features tough terrain and a quick descent for experienced runners with navigation skills.

Gather a team of three for a relay race through the undulating trails of Golden Acre Park in Leeds. This evening event is open to UKA affiliated club members competing across multiple age and gender categories.

Experience the 39th edition of this scenic multi terrain festival in Moffat. Featuring a 15 km main race with a spectacular downhill finish and various junior events there is a distance for every age group.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Experience a vertical style race with 850m of ascent over 6km in the Lake District. This uphill only run takes you through the Red Tarn Basin to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

Experience an extreme 57 km mountain run in the Lake District featuring 3700 m of ascent. This technical course traverses iconic ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge for a true skyrunning experience.

Experience skyrunning in the Lake District with this 29 km technical mountain race. Navigate 2050 m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with full safety support and a marked course.

Experience a 15k trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This event features 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fully marked paths and midway support.

Experience a unique 10k trail race over the famous Northumberlandia landform and through surrounding restricted countryside. This event features hills and forest tracks plus a one mile kids fun run and bespoke medals.

Experience a historic category AM fell race covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent. Part of the Ingleton Gala day, this classic route takes runners to the summit of Ingleborough and back.

Afoot in Two Dales is a 50 mile circuit through the Yorkshire Dales for experienced runners and walkers. Participants navigate Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell inside a 22 hour limit.

Overview The Cracoe Fell Races are a series of fell running events taking place on Sunday 19th July 2026. The races are part of the BOFRA (British Open Fell Runners Association) Championship. Distances and Route The main race covers a dista..