Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2025-2026

The Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn Trail Races, held at Saltburn Learning Campus in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK, are part of a challenging series of six trail marathons set in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. The event offers three circular race distances: a full marathon (28 mile..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10-mile winter night trail run held in the scenic Simonside Hills near Rothbury, Northumberland. This unique event challenges runners to navigate the rugged terrain after dark, all while "dodging" mythical Duergar creatures said to mislead travelers. Suitable for both f..

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...

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event held in East Lancashire, starting from Barley at the foot of Pendle Hill. Participants can choose between a full 45-mile circular route with 6,100 feet of ascent or a shorter 30-mile option with 4,500 feet of climbing. The course traverses pict..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Windy Hill Fell Race is a challenging 12-mile trail running event with 2,100 feet of ascent, held annually in February around the moorlands near the Rams Head Inn, Denshaw, Oldham. The course features a fast downhill start towards Piethorne Reservoir, loops past Hollingworth Lake, climbs Blackst..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course featuring mainly paths and one trail section. The 5k is one lap, the 10k two laps, and the half mara..

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail running event held around Harrogate and Knaresborough, UK. Suitable for first-time trail runners, it features distances of 14, 20.5, and 33 miles, with routes encircling Harrogate at a 3-4 mile radius. The course mainly follows attractive country p..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging yet runnable 19-mile race held near Milnthorpe, accessible from the M6. The undulating course features scenic highlights such as Dalham Deer Park, Leighton Hall, and Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, with chances to spot wildlife like fallow deer and peregrine fal..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic long-distance walking and running event held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England. Participants can choose between two walking distances: a short 17-mile route and a longer 24-mile route, with runners restricted to the long course. The route sh..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra dist..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from the scenic Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a 25-mile or a 12-mile course, both offering a chance to explore the beautiful Dales landscape..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event returning for its seventh year, offering participants a choice between 5 or 10-mile routes around the scenic Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. The courses feature a mix of terrain, including fi..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. The course follows part of the iconic Lykewake long-distance footpath, visiting historic sites such as Lilla Howe, home to the oldest cross on the Moors, and Louven Howe, a Neolithic/..

The Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon trail event set in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course is an easy-to-navigate, undulating but non-technical 13.1-mile route with 1,200 feet of elevation ga..

The South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile endurance event held at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield, UK. The challenging route features 3,900 feet of ascent through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, offering a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can enjoy stun..

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Scheduled for March 7, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 25 km 5 Res's trail run, a 44 km 10 Res's off-road marathon, and a 60 km 15 Res's ultra marathon. The cour..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held near Penrith, starting and finishing at Morland Village Hall in the Eden Valley. The course is largely off-road with mixed terrain and features 3,000 feet of elevation gain. It runs through scenic countryside, hugging the Pennines to the eas..