Trail Running calendar near Carsington 2025-2026

DirtRun In The Dark is an exciting 10km off-road running event set in the scenic Wyre Forest at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants will navigate a two-lap course through tracks and trails under the cover of darkness, making headlamps or torches a mandatory requirement. Open to runners aged..

The Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a 24-hour ultramarathon covering 50 miles along a linear route from Marsden to Ilkley in West Yorkshire. Participants will traverse the scenic South Pennines moorland, passing six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage, all themed around water. The e..

The Lee Mill Relays is an exciting relay race set in the scenic Lee Mill Quarry, designed for teams of four runners. Each participant will tackle an individual leg of a challenging 10.7k flagged course. This event, now in its 8th year, welcomes teams of men, women, or mixed groups, with a total entr..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event set in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can enjoy a challenging yet beautiful trail through the forest, with options for different distances to accommodate all ages and abilities. Th..

The Cardington Cracker is a popular fell running event organized by Telford Athletic Club, taking place in Cardington, Shropshire. The race covers a distance of 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 meters, making it a challenging course, especially in December's conditions. Participants must pre-regis..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a scenic country park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour format, running as many laps as they can on a 5.3k multi-terrain course featuring gravel paths and grassy areas. This event caters to runners of..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Participants can choose between a 10k or 5k race, with the course featuring picturesque trails around the reservoir. The event encourages festive attire, adding to the celebratory atmos..

The Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra is a challenging running event that takes place along the scenic Offa's Dyke footpath, starting from Prestatyn seafront. Participants can choose from three distances: Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and a new Ultra distance of 33 miles, which culminates a..

The ATW Grafham Water - Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event set around the picturesque Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. Participants will enjoy a route that begins on the iconic dam and winds through beautiful trails, including a Woodland Nature Reserve and Sanctuary Bay. The e..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race is a classic fell running event organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, featuring a challenging 6-mile (9.7 km) course with an elevation gain of 1640 feet (500 m). The race is designed to accommodate both seasoned runners and newcomers, with a flagged route that includes v..

The Peak Raid Race 4, set in the scenic Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley, invites participants to engage in a thrilling fell running experience. This event emphasizes navigation skills and route selection, allowing runners to choose their paths across the diverse terrain of the Peak District. Compet..

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is an exciting winter running event featuring a mystery route that changes each year. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 19, or 32 miles, with starting positions determined by their average pace in previous Punk Panther races. The event emphasizes a..

The Moors The Merrier is a festive running and walking event taking place in Hebden Bridge, featuring a scenic 21-mile circular route. Participants will traverse various moors, including Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall, and Erringden, before returning to the Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Essential gear i..

The 20th Regular Irregular is a walking and running event set in the scenic Holmfirth area, featuring three loop routes of varying distances: 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles, and 4.2 miles. Participants can choose to complete one or more loops in order of length. The event is organized by one of the friendlie..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, organized by Wild Deer Events, takes place in the scenic Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This family-friendly event features a variety of distances, including a 10km trail run suitable for participants aged 15 and older, and a festive 1-mile run..

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 revealed as the race progresses. The event includes a Canic..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a renowned ultra running event, now in its 16th year, taking place around Helvellyn in the Lake District. Scheduled for December, this challenging 38-mile route features significant elevation gain and requires strong navigational skills and experience in winter hill run..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique running event taking place at St. Ives Estate in Bingley on the shortest day of the year. Participants can choose to run either 5 or 10 kilometers, with options for both runners and walkers.The event is chip-timed, and all finishers receive a bespoke Solstice..

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.