Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

A technical 29 km sky race around St Sunday Crag near Patterdale with 2050 m ascent. The course is fully marked with manned checkpoints, electronic timing and post race soup including vegan and gluten free options.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia using the landform and surrounding countryside, with varied terrain, a water station and a bespoke finisher medal. A one mile children's fun run and an event village with café and stalls are included.

A fell race in Ingleton during the village Gala on 18 July 2026. The **11 km** course climbs to the summit of Ingleborough via a public footpath and returns to the gala field, and is held under FRA rules with mandatory kit checks.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This traditional challenge event for runners and walkers features 5,500ft of climbing and a 22 hour time limit.

A 36 mile point to point ultra on 18 July 2026 from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle, featuring a largely trail route with road crossings, marked checkpoints, chip timing and live tracking; a 10 hour cut off and mandatory kit are requir..

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, passing Bowes Castle, Blackton Reservoir and Goldsborough Carr. The route crosses moorland and streams and finishes at Bowes & Gilmonby Village Hall with on-route checkpoints.

Join the Ravenscar Rumble revisited, a scenic fell race in Ravenscar on Wed 22 Jul 2026 covering 10 km with 250 m of climb through the North York Moors. Tea rooms stay open for post run treats and entry is on the day only.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

A 5 km or 10 km trail event at the private Aske Hall estate on 23 July 2026, on marked trails through parkland, pasture and woodland. Walkers may enter the 5 km; age limits apply.

Two long distance trail races in the Lake District from 24 to 26 July 2026: a 100 mile circular route from Coniston and a 50 mile route from Dalemain Estate, both finishing at Coniston. Minimum age 18 and entries are now full.

Enjoy a fast 10k trail race through the scenic RSPB St Aidan's Country Park near Leeds. This Friday evening run offers a flat route on public footpaths with beautiful views of the local landscape.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Discover the hidden valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds on this 54 km circular ultra marathon from Pocklington, featuring 4,100 ft of ascent and a beginner friendly 12 hour cut off.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A flat, fast trail run along the river in Leeds, featuring two distances from a half marathon to an ultra. All finishers are rewarded with a locally made medal and a craft beer at the Piglove By The River beer garden.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.