Trail Running calendar near Blanchland 2026-2027

A winter trail event in Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit, trackers for ultras and a finish at The Bridge United Reform Church.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A Christmas-themed day at Normanby Hall with festive trail runs of 5k and 10k, an untimed 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh Team Challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and bobble hats, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A 7 hour timed challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with aid stations, goody bags and vegan options available.

A 6.6 km fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) in Weardale run entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain; navigation experience and strict kit rules apply.

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 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

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 night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes with chip timing and a bespoke medal for all participants. A virtual option is available with medal posted in advance.

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 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 by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.

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..

Trail race in Otley on 2 January 2027 with half marathon and marathon on the Green Gateways route, checkpoints, mandatory kit and race trackers.