Trail Running calendar near Barley 2025-2026

The Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races, held at Hamsterley Forest Park in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, offer a half marathon and 10k trail run through scenic, undulating forest trails and tracks. The course, suitable for both novice and experienced trail runners, features a mix of hard-packed g..

Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, takes participants through the expansive Harewood estate (over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland). The event offers three routes: 5km, 10km and a half marathon, suitable for varying experience levels. The course showcases the grounds and is..

The Bowland Trail Half is a challenging and scenic running event held in Slaidburn, near Clitheroe, in the Forest of Bowland. Covering approximately 13 miles with 2,000 feet of ascent, the course is a fun, unmarked mix of fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, roads, and boggy climbs. Runners navigate..

The Bowland Ultra is a challenging 42-mile (68 km) trail running event held in January, starting and finishing at Slaidburn Village Hall in the Forest of Bowland, near Clitheroe, UK. The unmarked course features a diverse mix of terrain including fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, roads, technical..

The Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle is a versatile running event held in Skipton, Yorkshire, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. Offering distances from 5K up to an ultra marathon, the flat, even out-and-back course suits runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. The rout..

The Montane Winter Spine is Britain's most brutal endurance race—a non-stop 268-mile challenge along the Pennine Way from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Runners must finish within 168 hours, climbing about 10,732 metres and descending 10,941 metres as they traverse the..

Let's Run Adventures, Hardmoors 55 Recce is a guided training event in North Yorkshire, running from Cod Beck car park near Osmotherley to Helmsley. The recce covers roughly 25 miles of the Hardmoors 55 route, including dark sections and ascents at Black Hambleton and White Horse, following the Scar..

The Hebden is a challenging running event held in Mytholmroyd, UK, featuring two route options of 15 and 22 miles. The longer course includes over 4,000 feet of climbing, while the shorter route, though less steep, remains demanding. This event is not suitable for beginners and requires participants..

The Punk Panther Green Gateways is a trail running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, serving as the season opener for the Punk Panther series. Scheduled for January 17, 2026, it offers three distances: half marathon (14 miles), 20 miles, and an ultramarathon of 34 miles, with climbs ranging from..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km), subject..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain routes with a gentle uphill..

The Kirkstall Calverley Cutter & Kirkstall Bridge 10km, organized by Great Owl Running, is a winter running event held in Leeds. It features two distances: a challenging 16km trail race showcasing scenic views of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire, and the tough Calverley Cutting, and a fast, fla..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

The Dovedale Big Daddy is a challenging Category AL fell race held in the scenic Manifold and Dovedale valleys, starting from Ilam Primary School (DE6 2AZ) in the UK. Covering 20.4 km with 1,370 meters of ascent, the course features nine steep climbs and descents, testing runners' endurance and skil..

Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn Trail Marathon is a Hardmoors Race Series event based in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, starting from Saltburn Learning Campus on Marske Mill Lane. The Saltburn races offer three distances: a 28-mile Trail Marathon, a 14.5-mile Half Marathon, and a 7.5-mile Trail 10k, all run on the C..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

NAV4 LAW75 is a challenging 75-mile winter endurance event taking place from Skipton to Appleby, primarily following Lady Anne's Way with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey. Scheduled over a weekend in February 2026, participants can race continuously or opt for an overnight break, with f..

Pendle Way In A Day is a winter ultra in East Lancashire. Starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle, the full route is about 45 miles (68.8 km) with around 6,100 ft (1,848 m) of ascent, with a 30-mile option (46.5 km, ~1,343 m). Runners and walkers travel the Pendle Way through Blacko, Barnoldswick v..