Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2025-2026

The Stoop is a lively 8 km fell race near Haworth on 21 December 2025 at Penistone Hill Country Park. Tackle heather climbs and boggy returns, grab a Santa hat and Curly Wurly, and enjoy tea, coffee and festive prize giving.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race, a scenic 5 miles around Humbleton Hill with 800 ft of climbing, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler. Fully waymarked and marshalled, it is a brisk winter trail challenge for adven..

Join the Booze Run on 28 December 2025 in Langthwaite for an atmospheric 9 km fell race through the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy mince pies and warming drinks at the Booze checkpoint and finish, festive prizes and a cosy pub welcome afterwards.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a crisp winter fell race around Todmorden testing pace and navigation over 7.4 km. Gather at the Hare and Hounds pub for well marked trails, warm post race refreshments and lively prize giving.

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race in Haworth, a lively 10.7 kilometres over hilly, muddy terrain with at least one stream crossing. Fancy dress and a complimentary bottle of Daleside Old Legover add festive fun..

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.

Start 2026 with the Wooler Vertical, a 4 mile out and back up Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft of ascent. Fully marked trail from The Cheviot Centre makes this a bold new year challenge.

Take on the scenic Hardmoors 15, a 17.5 mile circular trail around Robin Hood’s Bay on 3 January 2026. Expect dramatic coastal views, varied terrain and an 8 hour time limit in an event limited to 150 runners.

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a 30 mile winter coastal trail from Fylingdales Village Hall through Ravenscar and Robin Hood's Bay, with 3400 ft of climbing and sweeping Cleveland Way views. Limited to 200 runners and already full, with £1 from..

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under the stars in Kielder Forest, a 22 km night trail across forest tracks and mountain bike trails. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series offers scenic, challenging off road running with prizes on the night.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition atmosphere.