Trail Running calendar near Widdrington 2025-2026

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Run a scenic trail half marathon around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley with views across the North Yorkshire Moors. Limited to 50 runners, the technical course and bespoke medals promise a memorable challenge.

Join the Derwent Reservoir 5k and 10k trail runs on 17 May 2026 for scenic routes around the reservoir with grassy paths and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and live chip timing for a fun, fast day out.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

WEEKEND 9 on 23 May 2026 in the Howgill Fells is a waymarked fell challenge of 25 km with 1500 m ascent inspired by the 23 SAS final test. Be self sufficient; finishers get a patch and post race drinks at the pub.

Run the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K on 24 May 2026 on scenic trails with steep climbs, fast descents and views of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw. Canicross welcome and finishers receive a bespoke medal and a drink.

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.

The OMM Lite will take place in Grasmere from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 7 hours.

Tackle the stunning Grasmere Gallop, a fully way marked 42 km trail loop around Grasmere with dramatic climbs, tarns and lakeside views. Finishers receive a Langdale slate medal and homemade cake at the line.

Take on scenic Ullswater from Glenridding with 33.5, 21.5 or 10 mile trail options that showcase lakeside views and classic Cumbrian fells. Enjoy feed stations, electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal at Jenkins Field.

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..

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.

On 6 June 2026 run a 21 km valley trail through the dramatic fells of Great and Little Langdale with 850 m of ascent as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend. Enjoy technical trails, UNESCO scenery, a recycled paper mache wildflower se..

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge on 6 and 7 June 2026 with options from a 100 km loop to two day stages and shorter distances. Run through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and lakeside trails for epic views and rugged climbs.

Take part in the Samaritans Way Ultra on 6 June 2026 in Guisborough with 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay. Fully supported course with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans.

Join a scenic 100 km coastal ultra along Northumberland on 6 June 2026, starting in Bamburgh and finishing at Tynemouth Priory. Pass iconic harbours and castles, enjoy feed stations and a finishers medal, but places are limited.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Explore Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on Saturday 13 June 2026 with a half marathon or 10km trail, live chip timing and bespoke finisher medals. Well behaved dogs welcome with harness and lead.