Trail Running calendar near Accrington 2025-2026

Run across the stunning 1,000 acre Harewood House estate on 10 January 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and lively chip timing for a memorable winter trail experience.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Take on the Round Sheffield Run Winter on 10 January 2026, a staged trail enduro through Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages across Sheffield parkland. Expect competitive timed sections, relaxed transitions and a lively post race party.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.

Take a flat, fast run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in Skipton with distances from 5K to ultra, great for PBs or relaxed runners. Celebrate at the finish with sweets, cake and a bespoke finisher's medal on a fully supported wa..

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a classic linear fell run across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder from Marsden to Edale with seven checkpoints including trig points. Entries are limited and pre entry is required, with profits to Woodhead Moun..

Explore the rolling heather and woodlands of Cannock Chase in the Trig Points race, a 26.5 km trail with about 540 m of ascent that rewards strong navigation and endurance. The unmarked route needs self navigation and ordered checkpoints, a..

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Discover Punk Panther Green Gateways, an off road trail outing from Otley around Leeds with 14, 20 and 34 mile options and ITRA and UTMB qualifying points. Enjoy scenic trails, on course tracking and a finisher medal with T shirt.

Join Let's Run Adventures on 17 January 2026 for a friendly recce of the scenic Hardmoors 55 route from Osmotherley to Helmsley. Groups are led by experienced run leaders with checkpoints, water stops and hot soup at the finish.

Hebden 2026 is a winter long distance walk from Mytholmroyd with 22 mile and 15 mile routes, the longer rising over 4,000 feet. Challenging and not for beginners, entries are limited and a 9 hour overall time applies.

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 night section on a 16 mile recce from Ambleside to Coniston. Coach transport, medical cover and checkpoint refreshments are provided for confirmed 2026 entrants.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Kick off the year with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k and Junior Run through scenic, undulating forest trails at Sherwood Pines. Expect a bespoke finisher medal, free photos and a friendly, multi terrain race atmosphere.

Stanbury Splash is a rugged 12 km fell race over Stanbury Moor and Ponden Clough with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it promises raw moorland scenery and winter fell fun.

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.