Trail Running calendar near Abbey Village 2025-2026

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park for a festive day of scenic trail running through Chorlton Water Park and along the River Mersey. Pick a short trail or the marathon and finish with a medal or opt to have a tree planted.

Run the PECO Cross Country League at scenic Pontefract Park on an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5 miles. Club rivalry and a lively winter race atmosphere make this a must for cross country runners.

A thrilling night time fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, testing navigation and grit across 6.6 km of rough pathless terrain. Strict kit and experience rules make this a challenging but well managed adventure.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Take on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter ultra of about 38 miles and 2000 m of climbing starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. This low support unmarked route demands strong mountain navigation and self reliance.

Test your winter grit at the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent across seven summits and rugged terrain. Hot feed stations and a finishers drink await.

Join the PieAthlon for a fun 6 km trail run around Longwood with pie tasting at three stations and plenty of mud, mischief and the notorious bog of doom. Fancy dress is encouraged, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top runners an..

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a festive, muddy 7.5 mile trail run along the Calverley Millennium Way with roughly 200 m of ascent. Starting and finishing at The Railway Inn and capped at 100 entrants, it offers a friendly local challenge for trail lov..

Join the Cragg Vale Christmas Score Event on 20 December 2025 at Cragg Vale Church for a fun 90 minute orienteering challenge. Visit controls to collect points, enjoy a bacon or vegan bap, and support Cragg Church refurbishments.

The Stoop is a lively 8 km fell race near Haworth on 21 December 2025 at Penistone Hill Country Park. Tackle heather climbs and boggy returns, grab a Santa hat and Curly Wurly, and enjoy tea, coffee and festive prize giving.

Join the Santa Dash on 21 December for a festive 4 mile trail run around Horwich, Bolton, with medals for finishers and prizes for best fancy dress. Dress up, enjoy spot prizes and festive fun for all abilities.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..

Join the Booze Run on 28 December 2025 in Langthwaite for an atmospheric 9 km fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy mince pies and warming drinks at the Booze checkpoint and finish, festive prizes and a cosy pub welcome afterwards.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a crisp winter fell race around Todmorden testing pace and navigation over 7.4 km. Gather at the Hare and Hounds pub for well marked trails, warm post race refreshments and lively prize giving.

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race in Haworth, a lively 10.7 kilometres over hilly, muddy terrain with at least one stream crossing. Fancy dress and a complimentary bottle of Daleside Old Legover add festive fun..

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.