Trail Running calendar near Downham 2025-2026

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 8 February 2026 at Grizedale Forest for chip timed 10K and 6K runs on wide forest trails. Dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, this scenic event blends challenge and great views.

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Run under moonlit skies in the Whinlatter Moon Runner, a head torch 10k through the hilly trails of Whinlatter Forest on 14 February 2026. Expect twisting singletrack, frosty footing and a friendly, eco minded race vibe.

Take on the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge walk from Rivington across the West Pennine Moors. Choose the 24 mile long route open to runners and finish within 10 hours to enjoy checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

The Billing in Rawdon, Leeds is a 14 kilometres winter trail with rolling climbs, muddy trails and a lap around Leeds Bradford Airport. Expect tough climbs, great views and a friendly club vibe.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Trails and Tails 15 Feb 2026 offers scenic 4 mile and 8 mile trail runs for runners and Canicross competitors with chip timing and medals for all finishers. Bring your dog for prizes and enjoy runnable trails and great views.

Smurf Run North offers a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views, letting you tackle distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and a tasty goody bag with vegan options.

Explore scenic trails around Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dales with 12 or 25 mile options for walkers and runners. Places are limited and the event is currently full with a waiting list, with checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal to reward..

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.

Take on the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden on 21 Feb 2026, a challenging 13.3 km winter route over rough moor and steep climbs with about 660 m of ascent. Finish at Todmorden Cricket Club where winter kit is required and hot food awai..

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, a rugged 12.7 mile route with nearly 3000 ft of ascent. A testing fell running challenge and FRA English Champs event with pre entries required.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Tibthorpe Loop is a scenic half marathon trail in the Yorkshire Wolds with rolling climbs and clear waymarking, ideal for trail lovers. Enjoy coffee, chip timing and a tree planted for every finisher to support local charities.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50, a 50 miles trail ultramarathon around Chester on 28 February 2026, weaving Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. Expect rugged trails, live GPS tracking and a challenging 17 hour cut off.

Take on the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a challenging 24 mile winter route across Dark Peak moorland from Dovestone Reservoir. Suited to experienced walkers and runners, with checkpoints, flexible starts and a ten hour limit.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run through Whinlatter Forest on 28 February 2026 for a runnable, undulating 5K or 10K in the dark. Head torches are required and dogs are welcome with individual starts to give pups space.