Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

An up and down mountain trial in Sedbergh that combines British Athletics selection for the European Off-Road Championships with the Senior Inter-Counties race. Seniors and U20s race marked, marshalled courses with pre-entry and pre-selecti..

Pretty Muddy 5k at The Knavesmire, York on 3 May 2026 is an obstacle course where participants climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for cancer research. The event has wave starts, on-site parking, and a minimum fundraising target.

The British Inter Counties senior mountain race takes place in Sedbergh on 3 May and includes the Senior trial for the European Off Road Championships. Junior Inter Counties hill and fell races are held at Edale on 14 June within the FRA ju..

A 6.5 mile undulating trail race around Brierley and Thorpe Woods near Wynyard, organised by Billingham Running Club and run under Trail Running Association and UK Athletics rules.

A guided 22 mile trail run around Pickering through wooded valleys and open moorland. Small groups of up to six runners move at a social pace with village drinks stops and an optional post run drink and local food.

A multi terrain trail run of about 10 km in Hulne Park, Alnwick on 5 May 2026. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runners and prizes are awarded to individual and team winners.

A 10 km urban trail through central Carlisle on 06 May 2026 that passes Carlisle Cathedral, Millennium Bridge and Carlisle Castle. Entry is limited to 300 runners aged 15 and over with overall and age group prizes.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series event in Leeds offering 5k and 10k races. Entries can be paid online or on the day, and the event includes hot food, a jumble medal and a drink for runners.

A 7 miles fell run on Ilkley Moor with about 1100 ft of ascent, starting at the Barrier car park. Runners must touch the gate by Dick Hudsons Pub and return; route choice is open and a suggested map is provided.

Pinhaw is an 8 km fell race on 8 May 2026 near Earby in the South/West Pennines, climbing about 213 m. Entry is available both in advance and on the day with modest fees.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete. The route has GPS support, five aid stations, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

A 14 mile AL-category fell race from Downham across seven of Pendle’s cloughs, with 4100 ft of ascent, mandatory FRA kit checks and checkpoint cut-offs on rough, trackless moorland.

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

A coastal marathon on 9 May 2026 covering 26.2 Miles from Lower Burnmouth to Lindisfarne via Berwick, beaches and the Pilgrims causeway. The event requires running only, includes a causeway cut off at 19 miles and a six hour limit.

A senior fell race on 9 May 2026 at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, run under Fell Runners Association rules with a fully flagged route and marshals. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over and the entry fee is £2.

A trail race day at Sutton Bank on 10 May 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k courses with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit and published ascent and time limits; entries are capped and the event operates a no-refund policy.