Trail Running calendar near Thornton Dale 2026-2027

Two off road races of 5km and 10km thread through fields, farms and woodland around Kirkby Fleetham and finish at the village hall. Routes are waymarked and mostly flat, open to participants aged 16 and above.

An evening trail event at Wentworth Castle Gardens on 10 June 2026 with 5 km and 10 km courses, live chip timing, and free on site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal and snack.

The The Yomp - Sunset Stroll will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Friday 12 June 2026.

A 268 mile non stop expedition style race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit. Five main checkpoints offer meals, medical support and sleeping areas; entries require a fee.

An out and back trail race from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail, offered in 13, 20 and 32 mile options with checkpoints, mandatory kit and tracker provision for ultras; finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk of 24 miles through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 with a 10 hour time limit. Minimum age 14 and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A new approx 12k off road race at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. Participants receive a mug and goody bag and have access to tea, coffee and cakes at the finish.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park, Wakefield with varied terrain and rolling hills. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and basic facilities such as refreshments and toilets are available on site.

A ten person relay following the Barnsley boundary across roads, tracks and footpaths, covering about 72 miles and 7,350 ft of ascent. Teams run individual legs, times are aggregated and results are announced by category.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

A 9.7 km fell race near Rochdale on 14 June 2026 with 396 m of climb, registration at Norden Bowling Club and a start 500 metres away. Pre entry and on the day entry are available and team results count the first three finishers.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

A fast, tough *8.5 km* fell race near Castleton in the Peak District, run under FRA rules as category BS. The partly flagged, 370 m ascent route raises funds for Derbyshire Cave Rescue and passes upland moors and White Peak valleys.

A fell race from Ogden Water Visitor Centre in the South/West Pennines covering 5 km with about 300 m of climb. Day-of-event entry is available with set fees and the minimum age is 16.