Trail Running calendar near Driffield 2026-2027

A Friday evening *10 km* trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park near Leeds, run over one mainly flat lap on public footpaths and bridleways. Entries are limited to 300 because of parking and environmental considerations.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 54 km circular ultra around the Yorkshire Wolds from Pocklington, visiting six villages and featuring four staffed checkpoints with vegan and gluten free food, GPX navigation, live tracking and a 12 hour finish cut off.

Alderman's Ascent is a tenth year fell race in Greenfield with an 8.5 km course and over 400 m of climbing, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks before returning to the finish. The event is an English Fell Running Championship..

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

A 5k obstacle event at Costello Stadium on 25 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and tarmac while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 years or older.

Trail races at Piglove By The River in Leeds on 26 July 2026, with an ultra of about 43 to 45 km and a half of about 22 km. The flat riverside course is waymarked, passes nature reserves, and includes water stations, a medal and a pint.

A 28.5 km AL fell race on rugged Pennine moorland near Holmfirth with 1,285 m of ascent. Experienced runners only, navigation and mandatory kit required; entries are limited and the event follows FRA rules.

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

MacTuffX Sheffield at Herringthorpe Stadium on 26 July 2026 pairs ten Xercises with repeated running legs and offers Solo, Doubles, or Relay entries for participants aged 18 and over, including a LITE weight division.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Evening 5 km and 10 km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, on flat riverside trails along the Trans Pennine Trail. Limited entry, basic facilities, and a courtesy drink for finishers.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

A Category CS fell race at Stoney Middleton Playing Field with an 8.5 km route and 308 m of ascent. The course includes climbs on High Street and Longstone Edge and finishes with prize presentation and a beer and BBQ on the field.

She Strides Women only 50K is a women only ultramarathon in West Yorkshire with a circular marked 50 km route and about 1400 m of ascent. Four vegan friendly checkpoints and a ten hour cutoff at checkpoint 4 support participants.

A 36 mile ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour, following the River Esk through moorland and villages. Fully way marked with GPS tracking, five checkpoints, mandatory kit and coach or train return options.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale with a route through woods, fields and a short stretch beside the River Calder and canal. Refreshments are provided and all finishers receive a certificate and a memento.

A fell race held within the Osmotherley Show in North Yorkshire on 1 August 2026, covering 8.8 km with 320 m of climb. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over with day registration and show admission required.