Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2025-2026

Run the Winter Tolkien Trail at Stonyhurst College: an 11.1km winter trail through Mount Doom, riverside paths and ancient Fangorn Forest. Expect chip timing, pro photos, a finisher medal and a lively event village to warm up afterwards.

Tackle 21 miles of Hebden Bridge moorland on this scenic circular run or walk with competitive and walkers options. Entries limited to 275; checkpoints, clubhouse meal and a festive Santa hat finish add to the fun.

Join the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley on 13 December for a festive mystery course with 12, 19 and 32 mile options. Checkpoints, trackers and a strict kit list keep the small field safe while final route details are emailed.

The Fell Em Doon Festive 5 Km will take place in Ashington on Sunday 14 December 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with opti..

Run to the Rising Sun is a scenic 10k trail at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one summit then mostly downhill over gravel, grass and woodland paths. Traffic free and marshalled, finishers get a memento and wild flower see..

Event details The Silent Night Race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and takes place on Friday 19 December 2025 in the St. John’s Chapel area of Weardale. The course is an out-and-back fell route to Chapelfell Top (703 m). The distance i..

PieAthlon 2025 is a 6km trail run held in Huddersfield’s Longwood area, starting and finishing at The Dusty Miller Pub. Runners tackle mainly off-road terrain, including the notorious “bog of doom,” with scenic views along the route. The ev..

Tackle a winter ultra of 65 km and 2000 m ascent from The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale, across remote footpaths and summits. Self navigate, refuel at hot feed stations and celebrate with pizza at the finish.

Enjoy a winter trail in Kirkby Lonsdale on 5 km, 10 km or 20 km routes through footpaths, riverbanks and fells with Lune Valley views. Festive finish treats include Santa hats, hot drinks and mince pies or a finisher beer for longer routes.

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Take on the Stoop fell race at Penistone Hill on 21 December, an 8 km moorland loop with festive flair as every finisher gets a Santa hat and a Curly Wurly. Organised by Wharfedale Harriers with chip timing; full kit may be required.

Event details The Chevin Chase is a hilly, multi-terrain race that starts and finishes in Guiseley and follows a scenic 7 mile circuit of Otley Chevin. The event takes place on Boxing Day (26 December 2025) and is in its 46th year. The orga..

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..

Event details The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025 at the Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events and uses SiEntries for entries. E..

Clowbridge 5k - NYD! is a New Year’s Day trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, Lancashire. The course is two anticlockwise laps of the reservoir’s trail path, totaling 5 km with about 25 m of elevation. Open to runners aged 1..

Event at a glance The Wooler Vertical 1k feet Trail Race takes place on Thursday 1 January 2026 at The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL. The event is organised by Cheviot Trail Events. Pre-entry is required via SiEntries. E..

Kick off the year on 1 January 2026 with a friendly led walk or run from The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 and 21 mile circular routes that let you shorten or lengthen on the day. Enjoy tea and toast at registration, checkpoints..

The North Tyneside Trail 12k will take place in Whitley Bay on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.