Trail Running calendar near Glenridding 2025-2026

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a festive trail run in Otley with a surprise mystery route and handicap starts based on past pace. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles and finish with a medal, T shirt and hot food.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Tackle the Pendle Way in a day from Barley, a winter waymarked trail through stunning South Pennines scenery for runners and walkers. Choose 45 miles or 30 miles, expect big climbs and bring required winter kit.

Spend a guided trail weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks at a steady social pace, with runnable descents and scenic hiking. Bunkhouse stays, expert coaching and photos included for seasoned trail runners.

New to the Mount to Coast series, MTC Glaistig is a 31.3 mile ultra on 28 May 2028 that takes runners from Traquair Arms in Innerleithen to Ratho Park by Edinburgh Airport. With only 40 places, finishers receive a bespoke Glaistig medal and..

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.

Take on the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a 38.1 mile single day ultra from Lancaster to Wigan on 12 July 2029. Limited to 40 runners, this compact end to end stage pairs rugged terrain with an intimate yet epic atmosphere and a Black Anise fi..

Tackle the inaugural MTC Blue Caps, a 35.5 mile single day ultra from Wigan to Tarporley on 13 July 2029. Limited to 40 starters, this scenic but demanding event offers a finisher medal and strict pacing to keep you moving.