Trail Running calendar near Swillington 2026-2027

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham with signed trail laps, finish medals after one lap, and distance pins for half marathon and above. Multiple lap-based distances are available.

A BS category fell race on 22 May 2026 in Castleton, covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge. Entries open 15 March and close 20 May; minimum age 18 and entry fee is £8.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave with a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag, is for ages 18 and over, and is currently full.

A point-to-point trail ultra of 32 miles through East Lancashire and the South Pennines that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The route gains about 4,700 ft and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

A **110 mile** single-stage trail race along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36-hour time limit. The route passes coastal towns such as Scarborough, Whitby and Saltburn; solo and relay entry options are available.

A 25.5 km out and back fell event in the Howgill Fells with 1500 m of ascent, three participation categories including a loaded option, waymarked route and manned checkpoints. Minimum age 18 and mandatory safety kit for unloaded entrants.

A traditional fell race of 7 miles (11.2 km) with 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and self-sufficiency are required, with three mandatory checkpoints, FRA B Medium rules and a 2 hour 15 minute limit.

A 10km trail race around Nidderdale with start and finish at the Nidderdale Showground. The route crosses woodland and moorland, supports two local charities, and includes age categories, team prizes and spot prizes.

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Trail races from Pelican Park in East Hull along the TransPennine Trail toward Hornsea, on flat, well-surfaced trail. Multiple distances from 5 km to marathon, with marshals, feed stations, a bespoke finisher medal and on-course support.

A short, classic fell race in Coniston featuring a steep climb and a rapid descent over scree. The 1.6 km course is a BOFRA Championship counter, with categories from Under 9 to Seniors. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

A team relay event following the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle. Teams have a 13.5-hour time limit to complete the challenge. Three team categories are available for entry.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

A 13 km fell race around Crummockdale in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of ascent. The event runs alongside the Austwick Street Market, includes junior races and offers cash bonuses for course records.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

A socially paced guided trail run of 14 miles around Thornton le Dale in the North York Moors. Small guided groups of up to six explore moorland and woodland with time for photos and a post run drink and local food.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.