Trail Running calendar near Dufton 2025-2026

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.

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.

Run the Glentress Trail Marathon in the Tweed Valley on Sunday 15 February 2026, with 42k, 21k and 10k options over forest singletrack, moorland and mountain bike trails. Expect big climbs, stunning views and well marked routes with visitor..

Test your trail legs at the Glentress Trail Race in scenic Glentress Forest near Peebles, with 21 km, 10 km and new 5 km options for all abilities. Expect singletrack, moorland and mountain bike trails plus on course aid and a finishers med..

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.

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.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast at Bamburgh with Endurancelife, offering distances from 10K to ultra across sandy beaches, dunes and cliffs. Enjoy fully marked trails, timing and a finishers medal in a scenic AONB.

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..

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..

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.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail across the North York Moors with sweeping views toward Whitby, Scarborough Castle and the coast. Self navigated and intimate with just 50 places, this rugged event rewards bold runners.

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.

Light up Whinlatter Forest with a headtorch in the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run, choosing 5k or 10k undulating trail routes. Dogs are welcome with up to two per runner and individual starts for a relaxed, chip timed night event.

Brighten a winter evening with the Northumberlandia 10K Headtorch Trail Race, a lively 10K across rolling trails, stone tracks and forest paths. Enjoy a festival village, bespoke medal and atmospheric night running under headtorches.

Take on the classic Ilkley Moor Fell Race, 8 km across rocky, steep moorland with 401 m of climb and stunning views. Experience required as rough terrain and a mid race cut off make this a true fell running challenge.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Saddleworth Res's is an off road navigation challenge around Saddleworth Moor with 25 km, 44 km or 60 km routes that visit reservoirs, rocky tracks and boggy ground. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a post event meal complete this cla..

Run under starry skies in the Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Run series, with night trail races at Kielder Waterside and other certified Dark Sky areas. Choose from ultra, mid distance and 10K options for a magical night on the trails.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.