Trail Running calendar near Dewsbury 2025-2026

Tackle Hebden 2026, a winter long distance walk and run from Mytholmroyd offering 22 mile or 15 mile routes across steep Pennine terrain, not suited to beginners. Entries limited to 500 include refreshments en route and a finish meal.

Evening recce from Ambleside to Coniston for Lakeland 50 and 100 runners, covering about 16 miles of the official course. Expect night navigation and full kit requirements as you preview race weekend under torchlight.

Join the Manchester Doughnut Dash at Hardy Farm for a multi lap run along the River Mersey towpath with Krispy Kreme doughnuts on course. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy a medal, and support Rescued Kitties Charity.

Green Gateways is a trail run around Leeds on the Greenway and Meanwood Valley Trail, threading near city parks and green spaces. Pick 14, 20 or 34 mile routes with checkpoints and trackers for a rewarding urban trail adventure.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a lively 12 km fell race across Penistone Hill and Stanbury Moor with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it offers chip timing and classic Yorkshire moorland views.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham for a scenic trail Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views; walkers welcome. Pick laps in a 7 hour window from 3km to 50km, with aid stations, vegan options and themed medals.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Pick 10 km or 16 kilometres along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire on mixed towpath and trail. Marshalled and marked, the cupless winter race has refill stations and extras so bring your own bottle and warm waterproofs.

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

Light up Dalby Forest under the stars in this 5 mile head torch race across quiet single tracks and hidden woodland trails. An atmospheric winter night challenge perfect for trail runners seeking fun and fresh adventure.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tigger Tor is a classic winter fell race from Fox House on 25 January 2026, taking runners across Houndkirk, Burbage and Hathersage Moors in a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigation and mandatory kit make it a true fell challenge.

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.5 km fell race with 429 m of climb around The Leaps near Kirkland in the Lake District. Junior races from U9 to U19 add family fun and entries are limited to 120 so pre entry is recommended.

Flat, timed laps along the River Mersey at Hardy Farm, from 5k to ultra on a 5.3 km 3.28 mile out and back loop you can repeat within seven hours. Choose a bespoke finisher medal, refuel at a well stocked aid station and support Manchester..

Join the Hoofstones Fell Race, a challenging 12.9 km fell run with about 425 m of climbing and navigational sections, finishing back at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden for refreshments and prizes. Open to runners 18 and over.

Take on Saltburn's scenic trail routes at the Hardmoors Saltburn races on 1 February 2026, with 28, 14.5 and 7.5 mile circular options as part of the Hardmoors 26.2 series. The event is currently full and no new entries can be made.