Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2024-2025

The York Yuletide Trail will take place in Rawcliffe on Saturday 7 December 2024.

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a running event taking place in December 2024, featuring two distances: an 18-mile trail race and a 32-mile ultra marathon. The race starts in Otley and traverses scenic trails, including views of Beamsley Beacon and the Dales. Participants can enjoy a mass star..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry Trail Races is a challenging running event taking place on December 8, 2024, in the scenic North York Moors. This event features three race distances: a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 10k, each requiring participants to navigate unmarked routes using provided map..

The Fell Em Doon Festive 5 km is an inclusive running event taking place in Ashington, Northumberland. This flat, trail-based race is designed for participants of all abilities, featuring a well-marshalled course with a generous cut-off time of 45 minutes. Each finisher receives a technical t-shirt,..

The Valhalla Winter Run is a 6-hour lapped running event set in the scenic grounds of York University. Participants can choose their distance, completing anywhere from one lap (2.2 miles) to multiple laps, with options for a half marathon or marathon. Each runner receives a bespoke medal and a goody..

The 19th Regular Irregular event invites participants to walk or run through the scenic Holmfirth area, featuring three loops of varying distances: Loop A (11.6 miles), Loop B (7.2 miles), and Loop C (4.2 miles). Participants can choose to complete any number of loops in order of length. The event i..

The PieAthlon is a distinctive 6-kilometre trail running event that merges the excitement of running with the delight of enjoying various pies. Set against a scenic backdrop, participants navigate diverse terrains, including hills and forests, while encountering pie feed stations stocked with both s..

The Winter Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting 11.1km running event set against the picturesque backdrop of Stonyhurst College, where J.R.R. Tolkien once taught. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, participants will navigate a scenic course that includes the charming village of Hurst Green and the enchan..

The Moors the Merrier is a festive running and walking event set in the scenic moors of Hebden Bridge, featuring a challenging 21-mile circular route. Participants will traverse various moors, including Midgley and Wadsworth, while enjoying the winter landscape. Essential gear includes a Santa hat a..

The Blanchland Moon Runner 10K is an exhilarating night-time trail running event set in the picturesque wilderness of Blanchland. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, this race offers participants a unique experience as they navigate a challenging 10K course, featuring approximately 700 feet of elevatio..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners and supported by the Fell Runners Association, is a challenging 6.6km race featuring a 370m ascent, taking place entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain. Participants must possess extensive fell racing experience and provide eviden..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique evening running event taking place on the shortest day of the year at the St Ives Estate in Bingley. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km head torch run, designed to raise funds for Sue Ryder. The course features scenic off-road tracks and is chip-tim..

The Beyond the Lune Winter Solstice Run is a trail running event taking place in Kirkby Lonsdale, featuring two courses: a challenging 20km and a scenic 10km. Designed by seasoned endurance athlete Stu Taylor, the routes showcase the area's natural beauty, including local footpaths and bridleways. P..

The Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run, covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, with significant elevation gains. Scheduled for December, this event emphasizes self-reliance and navigational skills, as the route is unmarked and traverses tough mountain terrain. Partic..

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races is a festive running event held in the scenic Chopwell Woods, a 360-hectare mixed woodland area near Gateshead. This popular event features various race distances, including a sold-out Family 1 Mile, a 4 Mile, and an 8 Mile race for participants aged 16 and o..

The Stoop is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place at Penistone Hill Country Park. The race features a challenging 4.9-mile course with a 700-foot elevation gain, starting from the quarry bottom and leading participants up to the Stoop – Standing Stone before returni..

The Chevin Chase is a popular multi-terrain race held annually on Boxing Day in Guiseley, featuring a scenic 7-mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Celebrating its 46th year, the event attracts up to 2,000 participants, who are timed with chip technology. Runners can choose between receiving a technica..

The Totley Two Turtle Doves Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Totley AC, taking place on Boxing Day. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with an ascent of 270 meters, featuring a challenging course that includes climbs, descents, and varied terrain. Participants must carry mandatory..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event taking place on December 27, 2024. The race features a short but steep course of 3.14 km (2.1 miles) with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting at Stock Ghyll Lane, participants face a tough ascent le..

The Newcastle Town Moor Marathon is an annual running event held on the scenic Town Moor in Newcastle upon Tyne. Participants can choose from a full marathon, a half marathon, or a unique six-hour challenge, allowing runners to cover as much distance as they wish within the time limit. The course fe..