Trail Running calendar near Thornthwaite 2026-2027

An obstacle course race for dogs and owners on Aske estate near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Routes of 5 km and 10 km feature marked obstacles and an 850 metre assault section through mud and water.

Trail runs and a sport trail from Jenkins Field in Glenridding around Helvellyn and Ullswater. Multiple distances are well marked and marshalled with age and time limits, local logistics and basic safety measures in place.

A full and half marathon around Gargrave, North Yorkshire, on a multi-terrain looped course that passes the Broughton Stone Circle. Volunteer run and non-profit, proceeds support a scout's attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 20..

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a *20 mile* low level route or a *24 mile* Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.

A coastal running event in Seaham with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue. A one minute silence precedes each race; live chip timing and finisher medal, T shirt and snack are provided.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

Trail running on scenic Ullswater shores with 10 km and 14 km options, steamer transfers when possible, compulsory kit checks, and contingency routes if boats cannot sail.

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026, with a timed one mile run or walk and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.

Trail event at Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering marked, chip-timed 5K and 10K loops with GPX files and the option to run with up to two dogs on wide forest paths.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 10 km BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m of ascent, run over a fast, muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a steep return climb; race HQ is at the Shepherds Rest Inn in Todmorden.

An annual November off road run of 11k around Burley Moor starting and finishing at Scalebor Park. The marked route climbs to the high point near the Great Skirtful of Stones and often includes muddy, steep sections.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

The Narradale Fell Race will take place in Sulby on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A dog-friendly trail event at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoirs with 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile looped routes on mainly off-road paths, marshals, waymarking, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

An annual November trail race organised by Billinge Running Club on a mapped, marshalled **5-mile** route over varied, sometimes muddy terrain. Registration and bag drop are at The Delph Tavern with parking at Up Holland High School.

A 6 hour 32 minute timed challenge in Durham along the River Wear with cathedral views. Finishers of at least 3 km receive a Remembrance medal, a goody bag, and distance pins for longer distances.

A timed Remembrance run along the River Wear in Durham with a themed medal and distance pins. The 6 hour 32 minute time challenge lets runners choose distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with aid tables, goody bags and on-site facilities.