Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026 through Malhamdale, visiting Kirkby Malham and other local landmarks, with a nine hour completion limit and checkpoint controls.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A 26.4 mile fell marathon around five Wainwright summits, starting and finishing in Caldbeck, with GPS tracking, two checkpoints, water and snacks, a 12 hour cut-off, and options for walkers aged 18 and over.

A short fell race in Burnsall, Wharfedale, covering *1.50 miles / 2.40 km* with about 800 ft (240 m) of ascent, featuring a steep heather climb to a cairn and a direct descent. Categories range from Under 9 to Seniors.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km fell race around the higher Northern Fells with 2200 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and compulsory navigation and safety kit. The loop starts and finishes on the village green in Hesket Newmarket and includes river crossings.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 10-mile trail run on the North York Moors via the Lykewake Walk visiting Lilla Howe and Louven Howe, with moorland views and a 3 hour time limit. Entry limited to 50, minimum age 18; entries via SiEntries only.

A roughly 47 mile fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway bag drop. Mandatory kit, in person registration the evening before, wooden finisher medal for fi..

A navigational fell event at Seathwaite Farm, Cumbria on 13 September 2026. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles focus on mountaineering skills, navigation and route choice.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail ultra based in Hawes that follows the Cam Road and the Yorkshire Three Peaks on classic limestone trails. Choose a 70 km route with 2185 metres ascent or extend by 30 km to complete 100 km with an extra 984 metres.

A 50 km trail ultra from Hawes Market House over Pen-y-Ghent on North Yorkshire limestone trails, with Ranger Ultras support, on-course provisions and navigation files provided. Entries limited to 50 and minimum age 20.

A 50 km ultra from Wooler through the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026 using a digital GPS route with an 11 hour limit. Aid stations, medical cover, GPS tracker and a finisher medal are provided; entries are limited and age 18 plus.

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A trail event around Grasmere in the Lake District offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical descents and mountain summits. Outposts, mandatory safety kit and a plastic free policy are enforced.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite on 19 September 2026, visiting Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How. Forest sections are marked and proceeds support Thornthwaite Church restoration.