Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2025-2026

Windy Hill Fell Race on 8 February offers a challenging 12 mile course with about 2,100 feet of ascent across Piethorne, Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way. Winter kit is required and the race finishes at the Rams Head with hot soup and a..

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl at Grizedale Forest for scenic, chip timed trail runs over 10K or a dog friendly 6K. Bring up to two dogs in a suitable harness for a fun, muddy morning of laps through wide forest paths.

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Take on the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge walk from Rivington across the West Pennine Moors. Choose the 24 mile long route open to runners and finish within 10 hours to enjoy checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

The Billing in Rawdon, Leeds is a 14 kilometres winter trail with rolling climbs, muddy trails and a lap around Leeds Bradford Airport. Expect tough climbs, great views and a friendly club vibe.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Trails and Tails 15 Feb 2026 offers scenic 4 mile and 8 mile trail runs for runners and Canicross competitors with chip timing and medals for all finishers. Bring your dog for prizes and enjoy runnable trails and great views.

Smurf Run North offers a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views, letting you tackle distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and a tasty goody bag with vegan options.

Explore scenic trails around Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dales with 12 or 25 mile options for walkers and runners. Places are limited and the event is currently full with a waiting list, with checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal to reward..

Take on the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden on 21 Feb 2026, a challenging 13.3 km winter route over rough moor and steep climbs with about 660 m of ascent. Finish at Todmorden Cricket Club where winter kit is required and hot food awai..

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, a rugged 12.7 mile route with nearly 3000 ft of ascent. A testing fell running challenge and FRA English Champs event with pre entries required.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail across the North York Moors with sweeping views toward Whitby, Scarborough Castle and the coast. Self navigated and intimate with just 50 places, this rugged event rewards bold runners.

Tibthorpe Loop is a scenic half marathon trail in the Yorkshire Wolds with rolling climbs and clear waymarking, ideal for trail lovers. Enjoy coffee, chip timing and a tree planted for every finisher to support local charities.

Take on the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a challenging 24 mile winter route across Dark Peak moorland from Dovestone Reservoir. Suited to experienced walkers and runners, with checkpoints, flexible starts and a ten hour limit.

Brighten a winter evening with the Northumberlandia 10K Headtorch Trail Race, a lively 10K across rolling trails, stone tracks and forest paths. Enjoy a festival village, bespoke medal and atmospheric night running under headtorches.

Take part in Scrimshire's Scramble, a community 10K around North Leverton Windmill that threads scenic lanes and trails. Volunteer run to raise funds for the 212 year old mill, with finishers getting local flour, an eco medal and honey.

Take on the classic Ilkley Moor Fell Race, 8 km across rocky, steep moorland with 401 m of climb and stunning views. Experience required as rough terrain and a mid race cut off make this a true fell running challenge.