Trail Running calendar near Wasdale Head 2026-2027

A trail half marathon on official pathways around Rivington, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 October 2026. Organised by Chorley Women FC, the race requires prior half marathon experience.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

Withins Skyline on 11 October 2026 is a 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park, including Top Withins and Bronte Bridge. Junior races include goody bags and Halloween themed fancy dress prizes.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026, with scenic mostly-flat trails, two distance options, on-course marshals, and on-site facilities including parking and a café.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering 3.28 mile laps within a seven hour time limit. The event supports The Sunnywood Project and the first 50 entries receive vegan biryani and a medal.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail event on a loop beside the River Wear in Durham where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards. Finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and distance pins for longer achievements.

A self navigated 50 km route from Grassington through Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales. GPX files, aid stations and live tracking support walkers and runners with navigation skills.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

The UKA British Fell and Hill Relays is the 2026 British Athletics championship hosted by Todmorden Harriers. It follows a four leg relay format and is scheduled at Todmorden Cricket Club on 17 October 2026.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A 9.1 km fell race in the North York Moors at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 18 Oct 2026, with about 250 m of climb. Pre-entry only, teams allowed, minimum age 18.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

Scenic trail runs along the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire with four distance choices from 13 to 55 miles, supplied trackers and staffed checkpoints; finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt.

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A 38 mile ultramarathon and a four leg relay around Jedburgh on 24 October 2026, with marked route, checkpoints and compulsory safety kit. Limited entry and team places; event proceeds support local charities.