Trail Running calendar near Ennerdale Water 2026-2027

A circular 17.50 km mountain race in the Southern Galloway with around 800 m of ascent, running to the summit trig of Cairnsmore of Fleet. Checkpoints and first aid are provided by Galloway Mountain Rescue and proceeds support the team.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and bobble hats, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals and a bobble hat for finishers, with aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

Silent Night is a 6.6 km night fell race involving 370 m of ascent on pathless ground. This self navigated event requires documented experience and specific safety equipment for the climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

A chip-timed, fully marked trail event at Grizedale Forest offering two dog-friendly distances. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; up to two dogs per runner are allowed on suitable harnesses.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.

A winter trail event near Lancaster with an unmarked mixed-surface ultra and a trail half that share start and finish. Routes include tracks, trails, road, icy and boggy sections, and the event raises funds for charity.