Trail Running calendar near Blackpool 2025-2026

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Run under the stars through Dovedale valley in Moonriver Night Race, a night time 9.5 km Peak District fell race from The Old Dog, Thorpe. Expect rugged climbs, required headtorch, and a lively pub finish.

Breeze through winter woods at Hamsterley Forest with a scenic half marathon or 10k on 10 January 2026. Finish in style with a bespoke mug, wild flower seeds and hot soup to warm you after the trails.

Explore over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland at Harewood House on January 10 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with chip timing and finishers medals plus Wild Deer merch.

Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 in Slaidburn is a rugged unmarked trail of about 13 miles with roughly 2,000 ft of ascent, mandatory kit and a race briefing. Proceeds benefit local foodbanks.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile fell and trail challenge from Slaidburn across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent, four hearty aid stations and winter navigation to test your skills. Entries open July 1 2025 and proceeds support local foodbanks and cha..

Experience Round Sheffield Run Winter, a spirited multi stage trail race with 11 timed stages over 20 km and relaxed jog or walk links between stages. Reward yourself at the finish with Thornbridge beer, wood fired pizza and festival vibes.

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.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Run a canicross 10k or Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 10 Jan, on waymarked trails and a friendly forest HQ. Only 70 places; entrants get a bespoke mug, hot soup and free photos while safety rules protect dogs and runners.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Run the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 in North Yorkshire along flat canal towpaths, with distances from 5K to ultra so every runner can join. Finishers get a bespoke medal and sweet post race treats.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 11 January 2026, crossing Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with seven checkpoints and two trig points. Organised by Woodhead Mountain Rescue this 1650 m climb requires self sufficiency and full FRA..

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.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Take on winter fell at Giggleswick School on 11 January 2026 with a testing 6.2 km course and 135 m of climb to challenge your trail legs. Advance entry via Helm Hill is required and juniors are welcome to join shorter races.

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a scenic trail race around Leeds and Meanwood Valley on 17 Jan 2026 with 14, 20 and 34 mile routes. Courses are off road through green spaces with checkpoints, trackers, UTMB qualifier and a finisher medal.

Tackle Hebden 2026, a winter long distance walk and run from Mytholmroyd offering 22 mile or 15 mile routes across steep Pennine terrain, not suited to beginners. Entries limited to 500 include refreshments en route and a finish meal.

Evening recce from Ambleside to Coniston for Lakeland 50 and 100 runners, covering about 16 miles of the official course. Expect night navigation and full kit requirements as you preview race weekend under torchlight.