Barnard Castle
Trail Running Calendar near Barnard Castle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barnard Castle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
A self‑navigated 24 mile winter challenge around Wensleydale with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints, refreshments and a hot meal at the finish.
Charity 5K at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park on 22 November 2026, a two lap trail event raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels.
December 2026
A 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A night time AS out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top 703 m in Weardale, 6.6 km with 370 m ascent on unmarked rough ground; navigation and off path experience required.
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
January 2027
Five and ten mile trail runs across the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with chip timing, medals, free parking, and one dog per runner allowed.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
February 2027
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 14 February 2027, offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and goody bags.
March 2027
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra around Morland in the Eden Valley, with mixed off road terrain, 3000 ft of ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.
Enjoy a flexible seven hour trail run along the River Wear in Durham with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon and a themed finisher medal.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
A 55 km self sufficient ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the Yorkshire Dales with about 1,400 m of ascent and mapped GPX and aid station support.
An 80 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and GPX route files.