Trail Running calendar near Gargrave 2026-2027

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A 21 mile circular winter run or walk from Mytholmroyd Community Centre over Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Erringden moors, with mandatory winter kit, a Santa hat and a small gift for the Bran Tub, plus a hot meal and showers after th..

Three loop walk and run event around Holmfirth from Brockholes Village Hall offering routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry places are limited and the event includes refreshments and a finish meal.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail runs, a 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a Santa team sleigh challenge raising funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where finishers receive a medal and a bobble hat. Distances range from 3 km up to 50 km with age based distance rules and an aid table each lap.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A winter ultra around Helvellyn of about 38 miles with 2000 m of ascent on unmarked mountain terrain. Entry is limited and requires navigation skills, full winter kit and self reliance.

The Stoop is a senior fell race on 20 December 2026 at Penistone Hill Country Park featuring a 4.9 mile course to the Standing Stone and back, part of the Wooodentops Race Series with chip timing and team entries.

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 night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley offering 5k and 10k circuits plus a virtual option. All entrants are chip timed and receive a bespoke Solstice Strider medal.

Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC pavilion over a *7.8 km* course with 270 m ascent across woods, moor and fields. The route is on public rights of way, requires FRA best-practice kit, and raises funds for local charities.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

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.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.