Trail Running calendar near Coniston 2025-2026

The Stoop is a short festive fell race on Penistone Hill near Haworth, part of the Woodentops series and chip timed for seniors. Tackle about 8 km with climbs, bring full kit if required, and enjoy a Santa hat and Curly Wurly at the finish.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

Experience the Deadwater Trail Run in Kielder Forest on 27 December 2025: a 15 km night trail that climbs to the summit of Deadwater Fell and returns via fast forest and mountain bike trails. First race of the Shadowlands series.

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Kick off the new year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury, choosing 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes you can shorten or lengthen at a central checkpoint. Walk or run with friendly support, checkpoints, snacks and a finisher certificate..

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

Run a 22 km night trail through Kielder Forest at the Osprey Trail Run, part of the Shadowlands Race Series. Enjoy undulating forest and mountain bike trails around Gowanburn and earn series points and prizes.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

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.

Kick off the year on forest trails at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South in Whinlatter Forest on 4 January 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K off road courses. Dog friendly and chip timed for a fun, competitive start to the season.

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.

Run the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 from Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile mixed surface route with memorable moorland scenery. Unmarked but supported with GPX and mandatory kit, finish with a meal while supporting local foodbanks.

Tackle winter trails through 4,900 acres of Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Expect undulating woodland paths, stunning valley views and marshaled aid stations to keep you going.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a 42 mile ultramarathon from Slaidburn across the rugged Bowland fells. Prepare for winter terrain, on course aid and GPS tracking, and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depend..

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a 24 mile route over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb, requiring navigation and self sufficient kit. Starts in Marsden, finishes in Edale and benefits Woodhead Mountain Rescue.

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Osmotherley to Helmsley, about 25 miles across classic North Yorkshire moorland. Small supported groups, checkpoints and hot drinks on arrival make this a great winter training day.

Punk Panther Green Gateways offers scenic off road trails around Leeds, starting and finishing in Otley, with distances from 14 miles to a 34.1 mile ultra. Limited to 200 runners, the event features checkpoint support, vegan options and ITR..