Trail Running calendar near Widdrington 2025-2026

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..

Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs take place in Pooley Bridge, at the northern tip of Ullswater in the Lake District. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21.1 km) and a 10 km trail run, with route maps free to view (subject to change)..

Tough, scenic trail marathon and shorter distances around Wainstones from Chop Gate on June 14 2026. Self navigated courses with big climbs, limited entries and mandatory kit make this a rewarding challenge for trail runners.

The Hopper 6,12 & 24 hr Trail Race takes place at Hamsterley Forest in County Durham (The Nest area, DL13 3LN). Runners complete as many laps as they can of a roughly 4.1-mile loop, with about 660 feet of elevation per circuit. The course i..

Buckden Pike is Barlick Fell Runners’ classic fell race held on Buckden Pike. The event was first run in 1981, with the route designed by Peter Jebb after Buckden Gala invited him; he and his wife Anne led the race for two decades. In 1987,..

Join the SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat on 20 June 2026 from Ingram Village Hall, a rugged around 50 mile ultra loop over the big hills of the border region. Remote terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour limit make this a true test of endura..

Lamplighter 40 Night Ultra Take on a 40 mile night trail through the North York Moors from sundown to sunup, starting and finishing in charming Goathland. Flagged route, checkpoints, snacks and live tracking make this an unforgettable overn..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximate..

The Fountains 10K, held in Grantley near Ripon in North Yorkshire, is a mixed-terrain 10-kilometre race organized by Friends of Fountains & Grewelthorpe School PTAs. The undulating course blends quiet country lanes, off-road trails and Nidd..

Event details Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs take place at Chopwell Woods, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1LT, on Saturday 27 June 2026. The venue is a Forestry England site of about 360 hectares next to Rowlands Gill, on the..

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition is a scenic Northumbrian trail run along dunes and gravel, billed as 10K but nearer 12K. Finish at Barn at the Bay with live music, food, drinks and even llamas and no cutoff.

Take on the Summits of The North York Moors Ultra, a rugged 120 mile circular race visiting the ten highest hills across ancient moorland and classic long distance paths. With just 70 places in July it promises challenge and epic views.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale is an annual fell challenge that follows the parish boundary across high mountain terrain. Multiple routes suit families or tough 28 mile adventures and proceeds support the local school and church.

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge takes place in Masham, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. It offers a six‑hour option—running as many laps as you can within the window—and a three‑hour option. The marshalled, signed course blends t..

Wheelbirks Summer 10k Trail at Wheelbirks Parlour in Stocksfield, Northumberland, is a 10-kilometre trail race starting and finishing from the ice cream parlour. The course blends farm field boundaries with forest and woodland trails, with..

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile point-to-point endurance event from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, run by the Quakers Running Club. The route covers moorland, trails, and some road, finishing in the grounds of Raven Hall at Ravenscar. Runners p..

Lakeland Trails Ultra offers two main ultra distances through the Lake District: Ultra 100k and Ultra 55k, plus Trail Run 23k and 14k. The course is fully waymarked and marshalled, with GPS tracking and GPX files. The 55k route features thr..

Run 30 miles from Whitby to Pickering along scenic railway lines, passing eight stations across moorland and varied terrain. Partly self navigational with GPX, the course is tracked and has a 13 hour cutoff.

Event details The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race held on Friday 17 July 2026. The event is based at King George Playing Field in Patterdale and is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. Entry opens 4 October 2025 and closes..