Trail Running calendar near Thornthwaite 2026-2027

Experience a 10 km trail run through the woodlands and grasslands of Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle. This event features chip timing and a dog friendly canicross option for runners with four legged companions.

Experience a scenic trail run through Blackpool with distances ranging from 10km to an ultra marathon. Navigate a beautiful loop course passing Marton Mere nature reserve and local landmarks while enjoying bespoke finisher medals.

Experience an ultra marathon along Englands national trails including the Pennine Way and Cleveland Way. Choose between a 100 mile or 50 mile route with full checkpoint support and live GPS tracking for all participants.

Experience a 35 mile circular ultra marathon through the trails and moorlands of North Yorkshire. Run solo or as a relay team through the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Studley Royal deer park.

Experience a scenic coastal run along Scarborough’s historic Cinder Track. With distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, this off-road event offers woodland views and a commemorative medal for every finisher.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

Experience the scenic trails of Swaledale in this half marathon finale. Run through moorlands and past historic landmarks with full course marking and a post race meal included.

Experience a marathon distance trail run through the heart of Swaledale and Wensleydale. Enjoy fully marked moorland tracks and historical landmarks with provided trackers and a post race hot meal for all finishers.

Experience a unique weekday trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs after dark. Choose between 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances and earn a finisher medal under the light of your headtorch.

Experience an undulating off road trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Complete as many five kilometer laps as you choose within a six hour limit to earn your finisher medal.

Part of the BOFRA Championship, this fell race in West Cumbria features a steep 700 meter climb to the summit of Kirk Fell. Runners compete across junior and senior categories at the historic Wasdale Head Show.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Enjoy a flexible time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Complete as many laps as you wish over seven hours to earn a unique themed medal and goody bag.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Experience a self navigated journey through the Yorkshire Dales starting from Grassington. Choose between 25km, 50km, or 100km distances featuring historic trails and iconic sights like Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike.

Take on a significant ultra distance challenge starting from Wadsworth. Choose between a 40 mile or 80 mile course featuring indoor checkpoints and hot food at the finish.

Experience the landscape of County Durham on a trail run through moorlands and woodland gorges featuring two distances and views of four scenic reservoirs.

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.