Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.

A coastal off road race from Peasholm Park in Scarborough along the historic Cinder Track. Distances from 5K to marathon, water stations about every 3 miles, on the day bib collection and a Grim Bling finisher medal.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale, starting near Grinton and finishing at the Dales Bike Centre. The route combines moorland tracks, pasture and short road sections, includes a self navigated Wensleydale loop, and..

A 10 km trail race along Bridlington sea-front, Sewerby and Danes Dyke on 4 October 2026. Trophies for the top three men and women, medals for all finishers, 2.5 hour time limit and headphones are not permitted.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

Trail event at Dodd Wood offering marked 8K and 5K loop options with significant ascent. Individual starts accommodate runners with dogs, and the event is chip timed with GPX files available.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

A head-torch trail event around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options with on-course water, a medal for finishers, and a maximum field of 150 entrants.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 10k evening trail race set entirely within the Kiplin Hall estate, with a marked course through formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths. Finishers receive a hot drink and cake and there are trophies for top finishers.

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

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 Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

A 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing. Junior races include a Curly Wurly goody bag and Halloween fancy dress prizes, while senior entries include online pre entry or..

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 challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, themed finisher medals, vegan goody bag options, and aid stations each lap.

A self navigated 50 km event from Grassington with 1260 m ascent, passing Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike. The largely unmarked route uses trails and moorland and requires navigation skills and fell experience.