Trail Running calendar near Boarsgreave 2025-2026

A scenic 10 km trail at Alderley Park on 28 Dec, Alderley Winter Warmer invites you to a prediction race where you estimate your time and run without watches; the closest wins. Postrace breakfast and proceeds support Stockport Foodbank.

Catch Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragon's Eye Red at Hardy Farm on Sunday 28 December 2025. Rock up and run on a flat 3.28 mile towpath loop through Chorlton Water Park, grab a finish memento and support Pennine Pen Rescue.

Challenge yourself on the Bilberry Fields Winter fell race in the South West Pennines on 29 December 2025. A classic 7.4 km course with about 371 m of climb finishes back at the Hare and Hounds pub for refreshments and prizes.

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill, a scenic but testing 10.8 km loop across moorland, mud and climbs. Finishers get a bottle of Daleside beer and a warm community vibe.

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the trails at the Bowstones Fell Race in the Peak District. This 11 km fell race from Higher Poynton climbs about 325 m, is pre entry only, and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Start the year outdoors with the 19th Hangover Hike on 1 January in Dewsbury. Choose from 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes, enjoy checkpoints, warm drinks and a pub finish with real ale and good company.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.

Start 2026 with the Nine Standards Fell Race on 1 January in the wild North Pennines from Kirkby Stephen. This 12.9 km, 549 m climb course runs on an improved route so enter in advance and bring full kit.

Kick off the year with Captain Cooks Races in Great Ayton, North York Moors, a scenic yet testing 8 km course with 318 m of climb. Open to adults and juniors with pre entry or on the day entry, this lively New Year challenge suits solo runn..

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Start the year under the Wolf Moon with a scenic trail half through woods and along the Five Pits Trail, finishing by a campfire with cake and hot drinks. Finishers get a Wolf Moon medal for a cosy winter challenge.

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

Cheshire Cross Country Championships on 3 January 2026 at Kelsall Equestrian Centre, with races from Under 11 to senior and veteran runners over classic cross country terrain. Club athletes chase individual and team honours. Entries online.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition 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..

Moonriver Night Race lights up Dovedale valley in the Peak District on 9 January 2026, a 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb over riverside trail, fields and woodland. Limited to 250 runners, entries are pre entry only so book early.

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

Run across the stunning 1,000 acre Harewood House estate on 10 January 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and lively chip timing for a memorable winter trail experience.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.