Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Evening trail runs at Constable Burton Hall offer 5 km or 10 km routes through woodland and fields with a memorable stream crossing. Finishers' food and a bar create a relaxed post race social.

Join Rodley Rock up n' Run, a pop up summer series behind the Rodley Barge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with 5k and 10k routes to suit all runners. Finish with a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink in a friendly village vib..

Experience Dales scenery around Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and Pen y Ghent at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle on 16 May 2026. Distances from 13 miles to 50 miles suit every trail runner, with checkpoints, tracking, medals and event T shir..

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Join Oswiu’s Revenge, a scenic 13.2 mile trail half through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods with sweeping North Yorkshire Moors views. Limited to 50 runners, the technical course rewards finishers with a bespoke medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Enjoy a scenic 10km trail around Paul’s Pond and Golden Acre Park in Cookridge, Leeds, with varied underfoot surfaces and a midrace hill to keep it interesting. Friendly local event with limited entries and finish at the scout hut.

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

The Hardmoors 200 is an epic 200 miles ultramarathon along the Transpennine Trail, Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland coastline, testing runners with 24,300 ft of ascent and strict checkpoint cut offs. Solo runners need motorised support while t..

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Panopticons Ultra is a stunning 32 mile trail run through East Lancashire and the South Pennines, linking four iconic Panopticons artworks from Blackburn to Trawden. Expect rugged climbs, sweeping vistas and artful landmarks on a memorable..

Face the Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile trail along the Cleveland Way and North York Moors coastline from Filey to Helmsley. Coastal cliffs, moorland tracks and towns like Whitby await on this epic 36 hour endurance challenge.

On 23 May 2026 tackle the iconic Weekend 9 SAS final test on the Howgill Fells, a rugged 25 km out and back with about 1500 m of ascent. Fully waymarked and self sufficient, with kit checks, a finishers patch and a pint at the pub.

Take on scenic Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race near Kirkby Lonsdale, an 11 km challenge with about 400 m of climb over crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation is required so bring map and compass and advance entry is required.

Take on a scenic trail half or 10K through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, with sweeping views over Keswick, Skiddaw and Derwentwater. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and fast descents and bring a dog on lead if you like canicross.