Trail Running calendar near Accrington 2025-2026

Run the Litton Birks Fell Race from the Queens Arms in Litton, a testing 5 km route with around 362 m of climb across classic Yorkshire fell. Pub registration, nearby parking and refreshments add to a lively day, with shorter junior races.

The Too Cool for Pule will take place in Marsden on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Take on scenic trails in Delamere Forest on Sunday 22 November 2026 with 21k or 42k options that climb Old Pale Hill and circle Blakemere Moss. Kilometre markers, marshals and an event village with food and free partner goodies keep you fue..

Join the Padfield Plum Fair Scamper on Sun 22 Nov 2026 for an 8.8 km fell race around Padfield in the Peak District, featuring 320 m of climb and stunning views. Open to runners aged 16+, with pre and on the day entries and limited parking.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

The Lee Mill Relay is a four person team race across rugged Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with each leg about 10.7 km and 340 m of climb. Expect a tough, potentially wintery route with strict kit checks and FRA permit backing for clubs s..

Take on The Famous Grouse fell race in the Peak District on Sun 29 Nov 2026, a challenging 8.4 km route with 335 m of climb across classic Peak terrain. On the day entry welcomes adult runners with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on scenic undulating trails around Carsington Water this December with a half marathon or 10k, both looped routes with kilometre markers and on course support. Finishers receive a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

The Tatton Yule Yomp 10k will take place in Knutsford on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Celebrate the season with the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker, a trail running festival near Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile mystery routes across scenic West Yorkshire moors. Expect lively checkpoints, hot finish food and festive vibes.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.