Trail Running calendar near Altham 2026-2027

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A winter fell race at Penistone Hill covering 4.9 miles with about 700 ft of climb, for over 16s and part of the Woodentops Race Series. Chip timing is used and the event includes team entries, a Santa hat for entrants and post race prizes.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

A chip-timed night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 offering **5 km** and **10 km** options plus a virtual 5 km or 10 km with medal posted in advance. Entry is limited and no on-the-day registration is available.

A Boxing Day fell race around Blacka Moor and Totley Moor near Totley. The 7.8 km course climbs 270 m, costs £8 and supports S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue with mandatory FRA best practice kit required.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

Timed laps along a flat riverside towpath at Hardy Farm with flexible distances and a pick your own medal. A vegetarian aid station runs all day and the first 90 participants receive a microfibre towel.

The 20th Hangover Hike on 1 January 2027 starts and finishes at The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, offering circular routes of 21, 13 and 10 miles with checkpoint refreshments and a finisher certificate.

The Round Sheffield Run: Winter will take place in Sheffield on Friday 1 January 2027. You can run between 20 and 24 kilometers.

A chip timed trail event in Grizedale Forest offering **10K** and **6K** options, fully marked routes, allowance for up to two dogs per runner with harnesses, and no cut-offs.