Trail Running calendar near Dockray 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.

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.

Join the Stanbury Splash, a scenic 12 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park, with 400 m climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, entries are limited and prizes include Soreen loaves and vet awards.

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.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

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.

Experience the Lewis Burn 10 km night trail in Kielder Forest, weaving mountain bike trails and forest tracks with a sharp climb and thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands series with prizes on the night and series points up for grabs.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

Run the flat, scenic Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026, with options of 10km or half marathon across paths, trails and sand. All finishers get a medal and refreshments, and one well behaved dog is welcome per runner.

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.

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.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

Take on the Lonesome Pine Trail Run, a 17 km night trail through Kielder Forest and part of the Shadowlands series. Forest tracks and mountain bike trails climb to sweeping views before a fast descent back toward Kielder village.

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.

Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn serves up scenic but rugged coastal trail running from Saltburn Learning Campus, with marathon, half marathon and 10k distances. Expect self supported navigation, coastal views and a rewarding challenge for adventur..

Run scenic trails at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, winding through Deer Park and abbey ruins. Choose 5 km, 10 km or half marathon; canicross friendly with one well controlled dog and finishers get a medal and snack.