Trail Running calendar near Thornton Dale 2026-2027

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.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Choose your own distance along Durham's scenic River Wear in this 7-hour trail challenge. Run a few laps or go for a marathon, with medal and snacks waiting at the finish. A flat, signed course makes it accessible for all paces.

Experience a self navigated trail event in the North York Moors with Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k distances starting from Guisborough.

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run anything from 3 km to an ultra marathon on a fully signed trail course with views of the Cathedral and great rewards for all finishers.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Experience a scenic 10k fell race through the historic village of Eyam featuring steep climbs and Peak District views. Enjoy a post race BBQ and junior events in a friendly atmosphere.

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.

The Muker Show Fell Race takes place on 2nd September 2026, featuring a 1.4-mile route with 550 feet of climb over river, edge, and fields. It's a BOFRA Senior Championship counter for runners in Under 12 to Senior age categories.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Experience the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales with a 10k trail race through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. This event features scenic climbs and descents with post race refreshments and merchandise included for all participants.

Enjoy a flat and scenic trail run along the East Yorkshire coast at Hornsea. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a full marathon on the historic Trans Pennine Trail.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

Run through the iconic Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this trail half marathon. Enjoy a scenic route with a long descent from Weets Top and post race rewards including a hot meal and local beer.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Join this 23 mile walk or run starting from Gargrave Village Hall through the scenic Malhamdale landscape. This circular route visits Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor with a 9 hour completion window for all participants.

Test your endurance at this 31.5 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales. Navigate 1580 meters of ascent over a challenging course that supports local scout and rescue organizations.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.