Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

Enjoy a classic Lake District fell race around Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, about 11 km with roughly 400 m of climb across rough paths and open tops. Pre entry only, with a friendly village vibe, junior races and prizes.

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.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Run Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail on 24 May 2026 invites runners to Hulne Park around Alnwick Castle with distances from Junior 2K to half marathon. Enjoy mixed terrain, chip timing, medals and refreshments for all levels.

Tackle the classic Austwick Amble in the Yorkshire Dales, a scenic 13 km fell race with 365 m of climb from Austwick Village Green. Finish with the village street market and family friendly junior races for all ages.

Join Low Fell Running Club's annual multi terrain race at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a 5.5 mile senior course and a 1.5 mile junior race across scenic trails. Registration opens 1 December 2025 so save the date.

Grasmere Gallop is a scenic 42 km trail race in the Lake District on 31 May 2026 with about 1905 metres of ascent across classic fells. Fully waymarked route, tracker hire for supporters and a Langdale slate finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic trails around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales with 10 km, half marathon or 23 mile options for walkers and runners. Community run by the Rotary Club raises funds for local charities and has a garden cafe.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Take on Stickle Grind 650, a 2.4 km climb with 650 m of ascent to Harrison Stickle through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Celebrate with a recycled seed medal and live music in the barn.

Run the North Leeds Skyline around Otley with 50 km, 25 km or 16 km waymarked trail routes featuring scenic climbs, checkpoints and countryside views. Friendly race HQ at Station Top makes this a perfect day out for trail runners of all lev..

Run the Great Langdale 21, a technical 21 km with 850 m ascent across dramatic valleys, tarns and rocky trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, it offers marked routes, a recycled seed bomb medal and festival atmosphere.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 to 7 June 2026 with a continuous 100 km loop or a two day 100 km option, plus shorter scenic routes via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. Generous support, camp..

Run the Samaritans Way Ultra near Guisborough on 6 June 2026 with refreshed 40 km and 60 km courses plus a 60 km team relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans. Enjoy marshals, checkpoints, a finisher medal and event T shirt.

Run a scenic 50 mile timed route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, crossing moorland, historic Haworth and six Stanza Stones that bear poems about water. A poetic 24 hour endurance test for experienced runners.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory in this 100 km ultra, passing castles, harbours and beaches. Fully waymarked and supported with feed stations, tracking and a 24 hour cut off for finishers.

Join the iconic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 Jun 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales, a classic 12.2 km route with rewarding climbs and stunning views. Open to runners aged 18 plus with pre entry or race day entry and team competition available.