Trail Running calendar near Delamere Forest 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.

Join the 20th Regular Irregular at Brockholes near Holmfirth for a friendly challenge on Saturday 13 December 2025, with up to three loops across moorland, town and lanes. Walkers and runners welcome, with snacks on route and a meal and cer..

Tackle scenic multi terrain trails through Mortimer Forest with 10 mile and 4 mile options, including climbs to High Vinnalls and sweeping views across the Welsh Marches. Hosted by Ludlow Runners, this December trail race blends challenge a..

Event details The PECO XC League Race 2 is a cross country race held at Pontefract Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire on 14 December 2025. The course is about 4.5-5.0 miles, run over two laps, with an undulating profile. The event is not suit..

The Mortimer Forest Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 14 December 2025. You can run between 4 and 10 miles.

Event details The Sherwood Pines Festive events take place on 14 December 2025 at Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9JL. The events are organised by Wild Deer Events. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up Nort..

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park on 14 December 2025 for 11 km, half marathon and marathon trails through Greater Manchester greenspace. Enjoy chip timing, friendly marshals and a bespoke medal or choose a planted tree.

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.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Join NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a testing winter ultra around Helvellyn in the Lake District covering about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route offers minimal support and demands solid navigation and experience.

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..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 offers a scenic point to point challenge from Ludlow to Kington with a 30 mile ultra or a 16 mile Croft 15. Enjoy limestone tops, wooded valleys and ancient hill forts on this invigorating winter..

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..

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..

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..