Trail Running calendar near Birstall 2024-2025

The NSCCL Round 4 in Rugeley is part of the North Staffs Cross Country League, featuring traditional cross country courses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. This event includes races for various age groups, from juniors aged 9-16 to seniors and veterans. Participants compete for both indivi..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, organized by Wild Deer Events, takes place in the scenic Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This family-friendly event features a variety of distances, including a 10km trail run suitable for participants aged 15 and older, and a festive 1-mile run..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park, featuring both 10k and 5k races. Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire while navigating the scenic, undulating paths around Chasewater Reservoir. The race includes prizes for top ..

BigXmas Winter Trails is an exciting running event taking place in Greater Manchester, featuring three challenging trail races: 11km, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Set against the scenic backdrop of Sale Water Park, participants will navigate through beautiful trails, including Chorlton Water Park an..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners and supported by the Fell Runners Association, is a challenging 6.6km race featuring a 370m ascent, taking place entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain. Set in the scenic Weardale region, participants must navigate to the summit o..

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas, offering participants a chance to enjoy a scenic run on one of the region's most popular hills. The race features a Canicross segment and has a flexible distance ranging from 6 to 12 k..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique evening running event taking place on the shortest day of the year at the St Ives Estate in Bingley. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km head torch run, designed to raise funds for Sue Ryder. The course features scenic off-road tracks and is chip-tim..

The Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run that takes place annually, typically on the shortest Saturday before Christmas. Covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, the route features significant elevation gains, reaching heights of nearly 600 meters. This event is designed..

The Beyond the Lune Winter Solstice Run is a trail running event taking place in Kirkby Lonsdale on December 21, 2024. Participants can choose between two courses: a challenging 20km route and a more accessible 10km option, both designed to showcase the scenic beauty of the area. The event begins at..

The Stoop is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place at Penistone Hill Country Park. The race features a challenging 4.9-mile course with a 700-foot elevation gain, starting from the quarry bottom and leading participants up to the Stoop – Standing Stone before returni..

The Totley Two Turtle Doves Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Totley AC, taking place on Boxing Day. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with an ascent of 270 meters, featuring a challenging course that includes climbs, descents, and varied terrain. Participants must carry mandatory..

The Chevin Chase is a popular multi-terrain race held annually on Boxing Day in Guiseley, featuring a scenic 7-mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Celebrating its 46th year, the event attracts up to 2,000 participants, who are timed with chip technology. Runners can choose between receiving a technica..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. Scheduled for December 27, 2024, the race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) course with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting at Stock Ghyll Lane, participants face a ste..

The "Black Moon Rising" is a challenging trail half marathon set in the picturesque Derbyshire area, specifically around the eastern fringes of the Peak District. Participants will embark on an out-and-back course starting from Rock Lane in Sutton Scarsdale, traversing through Sutton Spring Wood and..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Tuesday 31 December 2024.

The Daleside Auld Lang Syne is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place on December 31st, 2024. This fell race covers a distance of 6.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. It starts at Penistone Hill Country Park and features a scenic route that includes notable ..

The Hangover Hike, organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association, is a popular event taking place on January 1st, 2025. Participants can choose from three circular routes of 10, 17, or 21 miles, all starting and finishing at The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The event encourages both..

The Clowbridge 5k is a running event taking place on January 1, 2025, around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir, featuring a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will complete two laps of a well-marked trail path, with a total elevation gain of 25 meters. The event is open to runners a..

The Nine Standards is a classic out-and-back running event taking place in the hills above Kirkby Stephen. Scheduled for January 1, 2025, this race covers a distance of 8 miles (12.9 km) with an elevation gain of 1801 feet (549 m). Participants can register at the Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Base..

The Hardmoors 15 is a challenging running event set in the scenic North York Moors, featuring a circular route of approximately 18 miles that starts and finishes at Robin Hood’s Bay. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, the event has a participant limit of 150 and has sold out in previous years, making ea..