Trail Running calendar near Commondale 2025-2026

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall for scenic canal runs on the Leeds Liverpool Canal with 5K, 10K or half marathon options on weekend mornings. Open to all abilities, finishers receive a medal, hot food and a drink.

Join a friendly trail run through Rothwell Country Park via woodland, riverside paths and a scenic rise with views of Leeds, finishing with kebabs and a bespoke medal. Walkers welcome and 50p per entry supports the RSPB.

Run the Slaley Hall Half or 10k on 15 Nov 2026 through Slaley Forest and estate grounds on the edge of the North Pennines. Finish with a medal, bacon sandwich and hot drink plus live chip timing and warm hotel hospitality.

Join the Saltergate Gallows fell race on Sun 15 Nov 2026 from Levisham Village Hall in the North York Moors. Tackle a rugged 10 mile course with 454 m of climb and enjoy entry on the day plus winter series camaraderie.

Run Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race on Sun 15 Nov 2026, a scenic 6 mile challenge with 333 m of climb. On the day entry, cakes and great Lake District views.

Join the Meanwood Holly Hustle on 15 November 2026 for a scenic 10.5 km forest trail with about 200 m of climbing through Meanwood Park and the Hollies. Limited to 200 runners, expect muddy trails, bring your own water and enjoy soup at the..

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle on Sat 21 Nov 2026, a challenging 27 km fell race across the dramatic South West Pennines from Barley Village Hall. Expect tough climbs, sweeping Pennine views and lively club competition with team prizes.

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in the Yorkshire Dales on 21 November 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km senior course with about 362 m of ascent. Enjoy post race teas, coffees and cakes plus fun junior races for all ages.

The Too Cool for Pule will take place in Marsden on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run 6 miles.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Take part on Sunday 29 November 2026 in a spirited team relay across the South West Pennines, featuring a testing 10.7 km leg with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is advised as places are limited to 120 teams.

Shake off winter on scenic forest trails at Dalby Forest with marathon, half and 10km options for all abilities. Enjoy live chip timing, bespoke medals, Wild Deer merch and post race snacks amid North York Moors views.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

Run the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker near Otley on Saturday 12 December 2026, a festive trail event with mystery routes and scenic West Yorkshire climbs. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles, enjoy small field camaraderie, checkpoint food options an..

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.