Trail Running calendar near Great Ayton 2025-2026

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..

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, a rugged 12.7 mile route with nearly 3000 ft of ascent. A testing fell running challenge and FRA English Champs event with pre entries required.

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.

Tibthorpe Loop is a scenic half marathon trail in the Yorkshire Wolds with rolling climbs and clear waymarking, ideal for trail lovers. Enjoy coffee, chip timing and a tree planted for every finisher to support local charities.

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.

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..

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.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.

Join the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed challenge on a flat 6.55 mile lap course and run as many laps as you can. Finishers get a 2026 medal and goody bag plus hot drinks and cake.

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, wher..

Haworth Hobble is a 51 km (32 miles) off road ultra across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1,340 m climb, exposed remote terrain and a true fell running challenge with live tracking and feed stations.

Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley offers scenic but challenging trail routes along moorland, rivers and reservoirs, with distances from 13 to 50 miles. Rugged climbs, checkpoints and a finisher medal and T shirt await all finishers.

Run from the shadow of Alnwick Castle on scenic routes through Hulne Park and the Priory, with 10 km and half marathon options. Every entry supports NE Youth and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and post race snacks.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race around Marsden with rough moorland, stream crossings and a climb of Pule Hill over 6.5 miles. Limited to 200 runners, with hot drinks and cake awaiting finishers.