Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2025-2026

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the stunning North York Moors at the Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry Trail Races in Guisborough, offering marathon, half and 10k trail options. Expect steep climbs, self navigate routes and a pure off road test of endurance and navigation.

Take on the GNR Time Turner 7 hour challenge in Durham and run as many laps as you like on a scenic riverside loop with views of the Cathedral. Walkers welcome and finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Kilnsey Crag Fell Race at the Kilnsey Show in the York Dales is a short, steep blast up iconic Kilnsey Crag that tests speed and nerve. The senior race is pre entry only while free junior races make it a lively family event.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Enjoy a scenic 10 km trail around Malham, passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, with a big climb to Weets Top and a long descent to the finish. Entries include a post race meal, a bottle of beer and event goodies for a festive finish.

Take on Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle for scenic forest gravel trails with routes from 5 km to 52 km. Weekend camping, staffed feed outposts and a plastic free ethos make it a true outdoor adv..

Run a scenic half marathon in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, winding past Malham Cove and Malham Tarn and climbing to Weets Top before a long descent with sweeping views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, it pairs stunning scenery wit..

Take on the classic Grisedale Horseshoe on Sat 5 Sep 2026 around Ullswater, a demanding 16 km fell race with 1525 m of climb through dramatic Lake District scenery. Entries are limited and pre entry is required for this iconic community cha..

Take on a classic fell and trail marathon around Caldbeck, summiting five Wainwrights including Blencathra. The 26.4 mile route climbs about 5875 ft, is fully tracked and suits experienced fell runners.

Join the classic Burnsall Fell Race in the Yorkshire Dales for a short but fierce hill test, with a steep climb to a cairn and a thrilling edge descent. Entry on the day for seniors is £5.

Take on the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, starting at New House Farm, Lorton. This punchy 4.2 km with 305 m of climb is open to runners 13 plus with on the day registration and free race entry; teams welc..

Circumnavigate Lake Windermere in THE LAP, a fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Expect stunning lake and fell scenery, stocked aid stations and a locally sourced finisher meal and medal.

Take on the Leeds Country Way In A Day, a 100 km loop around Leeds on waymarked trails that showcase West and North Yorkshire views. Mostly rural with checkpoints, aid stations and a finisher medal for completing the full circuit.