Trail Running calendar near Broughton-in-Furness 2025-2026

Take on the Cairnsmore Hill Race, a challenging 17.5 km mountain loop with 800 m of ascent across rugged Galloway peaks. Enjoy marshal support, winter conditions, and help Galloway Mountain Rescue with every entry.

Take on the Winter Tolkien Trail Race, 11.1 km of scenic trails around Stonyhurst College passing rivers, a historic aqueduct and ancient woodland. Enjoy chip timing, pro photos, a free medal and buff plus prizes and best fancy dress.

Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk was a canicross challenge at Whinlatter Forest on a rugged 7 km loop with 300 m ascent per lap where teams ran as many laps as daylight allowed. Scheduled for 13 December 2025 but now cancelled.

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park for a festive day of scenic trail running through Chorlton Water Park and along the River Mersey. Pick a short trail or the marathon and finish with a medal or opt to have a tree planted.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

A thrilling night time fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, testing navigation and grit across 6.6 km of rough pathless terrain. Strict kit and experience rules make this a challenging but well managed adventure.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Test your winter grit at the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent across seven summits and rugged terrain. Hot feed stations and a finishers drink await.

Join the PieAthlon for a fun 6 km trail run around Longwood with pie tasting at three stations and plenty of mud, mischief and the notorious bog of doom. Fancy dress is encouraged, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top runners an..

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a festive, muddy 7.5 mile trail run along the Calverley Millennium Way with roughly 200 m of ascent. Starting and finishing at The Railway Inn and capped at 100 entrants, it offers a friendly local challenge for trail lov..

Join the Cragg Vale Christmas Score Event on 20 December 2025 at Cragg Vale Church for a fun 90 minute orienteering challenge. Visit controls to collect points, enjoy a bacon or vegan bap, and support Cragg Church refurbishments.

Join festive trail runs through Chopwell Woods on 21 December with 1 mile family, 4 mile and 8 mile options welcoming all ages. Canicross friendly, with medals and mince pies for finishers for a merry post run celebration.

The Stoop is a short festive fell race on Penistone Hill near Haworth, part of the Woodentops series and chip timed for seniors. Tackle about 8 km with climbs, bring full kit if required, and enjoy a Santa hat and Curly Wurly at the finish.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Join the Booze Run on 28 December 2025 in Langthwaite for an atmospheric 9 km fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy mince pies and warming drinks at the Booze checkpoint and finish, festive prizes and a cosy pub welcome afterwards.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a crisp winter fell race around Todmorden testing pace and navigation over 7.4 km. Gather at the Hare and Hounds pub for well marked trails, warm post race refreshments and lively prize giving.