Trail Running calendar near Braithwaite 2025-2026

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South is held in Whinlatter Forest on the forest’s south side, offering two distance options: a fully marked 10k course with around 400m of ascent, and a 5k shorter route with about 200m of ascent. The route uses forest roads and trails and is described as undulating b..

The event takes place on 10 January 2026 at Hamsterley Forest Park, Bishop Auckland DL13 3NL. Races start and finish at the visitor centre near the main car park and follow well marked footpaths, forest trails and woodland tracks through an undulating forest landscape with valley views. Half Marat..

Bowland Trail Half 2026 is an off-road, unmarked mixed-course event set around Slaidburn, gateway to the Forest of Bowland. The roughly 13-mile route climbs about 2,000 feet and threads through a blend of fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, road sections, and boggy climbs. Runners navigate a writte..

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a 42-mile unmarked ultramarathon based at Slaidburn Village Hall, in the Forest of Bowland near Clitheroe (BB7 3ES). The route climbs about 1,700 metres and blends fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, road sections, and boggy terrain with techy singletrack and scenic Bowland sc..

The Winter Wipeout! is a deep-winter fell run organized by Cold Brew Events Ltd, held on Saturday 10 January 2026 at Ingram Café, NE66 4LT, UK. The course sends runners up to the summit of Hedgehope and back, described as a deep winter half-marathon (ish). The fully marked route is lined with marsha..

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depending on distance, the route is out-and-back or laps, with mar..

The Hebden 2026 is a winter hill-walking event in Mytholmroyd, with St Michaels Church Hall as the hub. It offers two challenging routes: 22 miles and 15 miles. The long route climbs over 4,000 feet, while the shorter route has less ascent but is equally demanding.Not suitable for beginners, the cou..

Punk Panther Green Gateways is the season-opening trail race hosted from Otley Cricket Club in Otley, West Yorkshire. The course links city parks and green spaces around Leeds via the Green Gateways route, largely off-road, with a return along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Distances offered are 14, 20..

The Lets Run Adventures Hardmoors 55 recce is scheduled for Saturday 17 January 2026. The event starts at Cod Beck large car park just outside Osmotherley, North Yorkshire, and finishes in Helmsley. The recce covers about 25 miles of the Hardmoors 55 route. Entries open 27 January 2025 and close 10..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km), subject..

The Stanbury Splash takes place in Haworth, West Yorkshire on 18 January 2026. The race distance is 12 Kilometres. The event is organised by Wharfedale Harriers. Entry fee is £9.00, which covers race fees, card charges and administration. There is an overall entry limit of 300 and 293 places remain..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

That's Lyth is a winter long-distance walk/run organised by Lakeland LDWA, starting from Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal, Cumbria. The 23-mile loop encircles the Lyth Valley, taking in the scenic climbs to Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar. Scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026, it fea..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter endurance event from Skipton Castle to Appleby’s Market Cross in Cumbria. The route follows Lady Anne’s Way, with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey, crossing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. This two-day, self-supported challenge is limite..

The Pendle Way In A Day is a winter ultra trail event on the Pendle Way in East Lancashire. It is a waymarked circular route that starts in Barley and follows footpaths and bridleways through local moorland and villages. The full route is approximately 45 miles with about 6100 ft of ascent (68.8 km..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough, offering 14, 20 and 34-mile options (Ultra 34 miles, a 20‑mile trail, and a shorter route). The course loops Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mostly on attractive country paths and through Nidd Gorge; the ult..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a night trail run set for Saturday 7 February 2026. The route runs around the Simonside Hills near Rothbury in Northumberland, with a distance of 10 miles. The event is presented by Cold Brew Events Ltd and is based at Newcastle House, Front Street, Rothbury, NE65 7UT. T..

Rombalds Stride is a 23 Miles trail event starting and finishing in Guiseley. The route goes via Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead and Menston, and passes over Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. The course is hilly, run as a single lap, and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Entry is..

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl takes place in Grizedale Forest on the east side (LA22 0QJ). In season 4, it is the event’s second Grizedale appearance. Runners choose between a 10k loop with 260m of ascent and a shorter 6k route with 150m.The course runs on wide forest paths and is billed as the most..