Trail Running calendar near Darlington 2025-2026

Join the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley on 13 December 2025 for a festive trail challenge over 12, 19 or 32 miles on a surprise course that changes each year. Expect rugged country trails, a lively finish and medals and event tees..

Tackle a scenic 21 mile fell route around the Hebden Bridge moors with about 1200 m ascent on unmarked terrain that rewards navigation. Enjoy checkpoints, clubhouse showers and a festive touch as runners wear a Santa hat and bring a small p..

Join The Irregulars for a sociable daytime walk or run in Holmfirth on 13 December 2025. Choose up to three loops to suit your pace, tackle an 11.6 mile moorland option, and enjoy hot drinks and a meal at the finish.

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Run the Winter Tolkien Trail at Stonyhurst College, a magical 11 km route through ancient woodlands, rivers and Mount Doom. Enjoy a fully marshalled course, event village, themed mementos and fun prizes in a festive winter setting.

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10 km traffic free trail through Rising Sun Country Park, featuring woodland climbs and a mainly downhill finish. Eco friendly event with a memento and a well marked, marshalled course.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Tackle a lively PECO Cross Country League race at Pontefract Park on 14 December 2025, featuring an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles. Expect competitive club racing and a buzzing winter XC atmosphere.

Join the festive Fell Em Doon 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025, a flat traffic free two lap trail ideal for a brisk winter run. Enjoy a well marshalled course, on site first aid and a warm finishers pack with a mug and medal.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Tackle the classic Simonside Cairns fell race near Rothbury on Sun 14 Dec 2025: 11 miles with 540 m of ascent and counting toward the North East Fell Running Championships. Entry on the day £10 includes soup and a roll; teams welcome.

Run into the night on an unmarked rough route to Chapelfell Top in the Silent Night Race. This 6.6 km out and back with 370 m of climb requires navigation, strict kit and pre entry, making it a real test for experienced fell runners.

On 20 December take on the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra, a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale climbing seven summits and finishing with beer or mulled wine and sourdough pizza. Tough, scenic and hugely satisfying.

Join PieAthlon 2025, a fun 6 km trail from The Dusty Miller Pub with three pie tasting stations and scenic Longwood views. Expect muddy off road terrain, fancy dress, medals and prizes while supporting the local Scout Group.

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a Christmas edition 12 km trail race along the Calverley Millennium Way, taking in canal towpath and countryside views and based at The Railway Inn in Leeds. Entry is limited to 100 runners so book early.

Join the Cragg Vale Christmas Score Event on 20 December 2025 at Cragg Vale Church for a fun 90 minute orienteering challenge. Visit controls to collect points, enjoy a bacon or vegan bap, and support Cragg Church refurbishments.

Experience night orienteering at historic Oakwell Hall, navigating woods, parkland and formal gardens by headtorch as the Elizabethan manor glows nearby. Choose from four courses 1.1 to 4.0 km with on site support and a cafe for hot drinks.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.