Barnard Castle
Trail Running Calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barnard Castle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.
Trail runs at Lambton Estate in County Durham in August 2026 offer 5 km, 5, 10 and 15 mile routes across woodland and estate roads; canicross friendly.
A 22.5 km fell race over the Howgill Fells with 1830 m ascent, mandatory kit and navigation required, strict cutoffs and limited entries.
A series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.
A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.
A short fell race near Reeth to Fremington Edge, about 3.2 km with 220 m ascent, featuring junior and senior categories and an Under-9 race added in 2024.
September 2026
Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.
A 10 km trail race in Malham passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top and returning to Malham Show Field with drinks stations and post race provisions.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley with a coffee meetup at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe, easy chatty pace, no dogs allowed.
A 10.5-mile fell race in Upper Teesdale with about 1800 ft ascent, starting at Low Way Farm and including a free chip butty for finishers.
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 trail ultra from Hawes across classic limestone trails visiting Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent with 70 km and an optional 100 km finish.
A 50 km trail ultra from Hawes Market House over limestone trails to Pen-y-Ghent and back, with on course support, GPX navigation files and finish catering.
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.
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.