Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2025-2026

Bilberry Fields Winter is a crisp winter fell race around Todmorden testing pace and navigation over 7.4 km. Gather at the Hare and Hounds pub for well marked trails, warm post race refreshments and lively prize giving.

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.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.

Take on the scenic Hardmoors 15, a 17.5 mile circular trail around Robin Hood’s Bay on 3 January 2026. Expect dramatic coastal views, varied terrain and an 8 hour time limit in an event limited to 150 runners.

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a 30 mile winter coastal trail from Fylingdales Village Hall through Ravenscar and Robin Hood's Bay, with 3400 ft of climbing and sweeping Cleveland Way views. Limited to 200 runners and already full, with £1 from..

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

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.

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

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.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Scarborough Rock invites runners and walkers to explore dramatic coastal and moorland scenery through Scarborough, including Oliver's Mount, with 16 and 26 mile options. Enjoy sea views, varied terrain and a warm finish with food and a fini..

Take on the Round Sheffield Run Winter on 10 January 2026, a staged trail enduro through Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages across Sheffield parkland. Expect competitive timed sections, relaxed transitions and a lively post race party.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.

Take a flat, fast run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in Skipton with distances from 5K to ultra, great for PBs or relaxed runners. Celebrate at the finish with sweets, cake and a bespoke finisher's medal on a fully supported wa..

The Trigger Fell Race on 11 Jan 2026 is a classic 24 miles fell challenge over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m of ascent, starting at Marsden and finishing in Edale. Organised by Woodhead Mountain Rescue, entries are full and a..

Scenic off road routes around Otley and Leeds with three distances: 14, 20 and 34.1 miles. Limited to 200 runners, this January trail race offers UTMB qualifying points and checkpoints with trackers for ultras.