Trail Running calendar near Bishopthorpe 2026-2027

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.

Experience a unique multi-terrain half marathon at Haven Thorpe Park Holiday Park. This small-scale event features a flat four-lap course with a bespoke medal and goody bag for all forty finishers.

A festive 10k, 5k and Junior Run through Sherwood Pines on 22 November 2026, with multi terrain undulating routes and route maps available. The event raises funds for Shelter and includes a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Chip-timed runs at Heaton Park raise funds for Movember, with 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options, finisher medals, headbands, refreshments and instant results.

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 the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.

A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10km runs take place in Dalby Forest on 29 November 2026. Routes follow forest roads with views across the North York Moors and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

Experience a classic 8.4 km Peak District fell race in Birch Vale with 335 meters of climbing. Join a limited field of 125 runners for this traditional Derbyshire event starting and finishing near the Sycamore Inn.

The Bog Trotter 10k is a trail run on a loop course through a Blackpool country park, passing nature reserves and local landmarks. Participants must be over 18, and all finishers get a medal and snacks. Entries close on 28 November 2026.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7k course; the route is described as hard and demanding and carries compulsory safety kit requirements and a course map on registration.

Experience an undulating trail run around the scenic Carsington Water reservoir. Choose between a half marathon or 10k route and enjoy countryside views along with a themed finishers medal and post race treats.

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.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped miles from the event centre and must find their own way back using no maps or GPS. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile drops and optional live tracking.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Trail races of 12, 19 and 32 miles take place at Otley Cricket Club on 12 December 2026. Entrants must be 18 or older; the event limits numbers to 100, uses trackers and provides checkpoints plus a finisher medal and event T shirt.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.