Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: tackle a 65 km trail loop around Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m of ascent on 20 December 2025, navigating mainly footpaths and bridleways. Two checkpoints offer hot feeds and the finish serves pizza, crumb..

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.

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.

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.

Experience the Deadwater Trail Run in Kielder Forest on 27 December 2025: a 15 km night trail that climbs to the summit of Deadwater Fell and returns via fast forest and mountain bike trails. First race of the Shadowlands series.

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..

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race in Haworth, a lively 10.7 kilometres over hilly, muddy terrain with at least one stream crossing. Fancy dress and a complimentary bottle of Daleside Old Legover add festive fun..

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

Run a 22 km night trail through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run, part of the Shadowlands Race Series. Enjoy undulating forest and mountain bike trails around Gowanburn and earn series points and prizes.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

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.

Kick off the year on forest trails at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South in Whinlatter Forest on 4 January 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K off road courses. Dog friendly and chip timed for a fun, competitive start to the season.

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.

Run the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 from Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile mixed surface route with memorable moorland scenery. Unmarked but supported with GPX and mandatory kit, finish with a meal while supporting local foodbanks.

Tackle winter trails through 4,900 acres of Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Expect undulating woodland paths, stunning valley views and marshaled aid stations to keep you going.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a 42 mile ultramarathon from Slaidburn across the rugged Bowland fells. Prepare for winter terrain, on course aid and GPS tracking, and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

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. Depend..