Trail Running calendar near Swalwell 2026-2027

A 14 mile AL-category fell race from Downham across seven of Pendle’s cloughs, with 4100 ft of ascent, mandatory FRA kit checks and checkpoint cut-offs on rough, trackless moorland.

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

A coastal marathon on 9 May 2026 covering 26.2 Miles from Lower Burnmouth to Lindisfarne via Berwick, beaches and the Pilgrims causeway. The event requires running only, includes a causeway cut off at 19 miles and a six hour limit.

A senior fell race on 9 May 2026 at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, run under Fell Runners Association rules with a fully flagged route and marshals. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over and the entry fee is £2.

A trail race day at Sutton Bank on 10 May 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k courses with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit and published ascent and time limits; entries are capped and the event operates a no-refund policy.

Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with fully marked forest and trail courses. Two options, an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter route, chip timed and with harnesses available for dogs.

A fell running event in the North York Moors on 10 May 2026 covering 18.2 km with 950 m of ascent. Entry is on the day for cash only and teams of three are allowed.

A 10 km trail race in Chopwell Woods with an unconventional staggered start where runners choose when to begin and the clock runs continuously. Entrants must be 16 or older and entries are handled through SiEntries.

Run the Jack Bloor Race in Ilkley on 12 May 2026, a scenic 8.4 km challenge with 350 m of climbing through the York Dales. Entry on the day, teams welcome, small fee and all proceeds support the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Stately Trails at Constable Burton Hall offers 5km, 10km and a 5km walk on estate trails through fields, tracks and woodland, with a stream crossing and potential muddy sections.

A pop up summer run in Rodley with 5k and 10k routes behind the Rodley Barge Pub on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Entry can be paid on the evening or online, and runners receive a jumble medal plus food and drink.

A three day outdoors sports festival in Keswick featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure events alongside live music, speakers and an exhibitor village. Camping and practical event information are provided.

Skipton Skedaddle is a trail event from Skipton with distances from 14 to 52.4 miles, visiting Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Ultramarathon entrants receive trackers and checkpoints offer food with vegan and gluten free options.

Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 climbs to the summit of Winder and returns to The Showfield in Sedbergh. It includes senior and junior races across several distances and counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

A 5.2 mile fell race on 16 May 2026 from Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back, with about 1200 ft of climb. Entry is for over 18s and the £10 fee includes a drink at the finish.

A 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town on 16 May 2026, fully signed with seven mandatory checkpoints, mandatory kit and entry criteria, chip timing, live tracking, and finish refreshments.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.