Trail Running calendar near Burton Waters 2025-2026

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland trails, the course features mixed terrain that is virtually flat but can be muddy, making it suitable for both novice and experi..

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The courses are fully marked and marshalled, suitable for both be..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, held near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, offer a scenic and family-friendly running event set within 3,300 acres of woodland steeped in Robin Hood history. The 2025 event features a new 5km trail run alongside the established 10km trail and a family 1-mile run,..

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a festive running event held at Brandon Country Park in the heart of Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Askham. Covering approximately 38 miles with around 2000 meters of ascent and descent, the route circles Helvellyn via mountain trails, bridleways, and minor lanes, reaching he..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique night running event held at the scenic St Ives Estate in Bingley, West Yorkshire. Participants can choose between 5k or 10k distances on an undulating multi-terrain course, completing one or two laps. The event welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers, with chip..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

The Punk Panther Green Gateways will take place in Otley on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 34 miles.

The LDWA's Hangover Hike is an annual winter walking and running event held in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, starting and finishing at The Leggers Inn. Participants can choose from three circular routes of 10, 17, or 21 miles, all converging at a main refreshment checkpoint, allowing flexibility to shor..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, offer scenic trail running across over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, this event features three distances: 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, catering to runners aged 11 and above. The courses showcase t..

The Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle is a scenic running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, taking place along the picturesque Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This out-and-back race offers a variety of distances, from 5K to Ultra, catering to runners of all skill levels, including novices and experi..

The Montane Winter Spine is a grueling 268-mile non-stop endurance race along the iconic Pennine Way, starting in Edale, Derbyshire, and finishing in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders. Known as Britain’s most brutal endurance challenge, runners face over 10,000 meters of ascent through demanding terrai..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique timed running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Crocodile Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire, near Coventry. The course is a runnable, relatively flat 3.3-mile out-and-back loop featuring crushed stone paths, open pasture, and scenic pools. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish w..

The Kirkstall Calverley Cutter and Kirkstall Bridge 10km, organized by Great Owl Running, features a 16km trail race and a 10km canal run, both showcasing the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. The event is designed for runners of all levels, with a fully marked course and marshals at key..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain routes with a gentle uphill..

The Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Daventry Country Park, United Kingdom. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring crushed stone paths through tranquil woods, open grassland, and alongside calming waters. The course is mostly firm and suitable for al..

NAV4 LAW75 is a challenging 75-mile winter endurance event taking place from Skipton to Appleby, primarily following Lady Anne's Way with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey. Scheduled over a weekend in February 2026, participants can choose to race continuously or take an overnight break...