Trail Running calendar near Great Langdale 2025-2026

Take on the Pennines in Soyland Moor CraggRunner, a point to point fell race from Cragg Vale of about 22 km and 440 m ascent. Expect moorland terrain, navigational checkpoints and mandatory FRA kit for a true fell challenge.

Run Bolton Abbey is a scenic trail in North Yorkshire with distances up to a half marathon on a single hilly loop through the estate. Limited to 1200 places, it raises funds for Sue Ryder and awards medals made from fallen estate trees.

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline offers 13, 20 and 35 mile trail races across dramatic moorland near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley in West Yorkshire. Tackle big climbs, wild views and finish with a medal and event T shirt.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall for scenic canal runs on the Leeds Liverpool Canal with 5K, 10K or half marathon options on weekend mornings. Open to all abilities, finishers receive a medal, hot food and a drink.

Join a friendly trail run through Rothwell Country Park via woodland, riverside paths and a scenic rise with views of Leeds, finishing with kebabs and a bespoke medal. Walkers welcome and 50p per entry supports the RSPB.

Run the Slaley Hall Half or 10k on 15 Nov 2026 through Slaley Forest and estate grounds on the edge of the North Pennines. Finish with a medal, bacon sandwich and hot drink plus live chip timing and warm hotel hospitality.

Run Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race on Sun 15 Nov 2026, a scenic 6 mile challenge with 333 m of climb. On the day entry, cakes and great Lake District views.

Tackle the Meanwood Holly Hustle, a 10.5 km forest trail through Meanwood Park and the Hollies in Leeds, featuring technical, muddy sections and scenic views like Seven Arches viaduct. Limited to 200 runners and finishes with free soup.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle on Sat 21 Nov 2026, a challenging 27 km fell race across the dramatic South West Pennines from Barley Village Hall. Expect tough climbs, sweeping Pennine views and lively club competition with team prizes.

Test your legs on this classic Litton fell race in the York Dales, a punchy 5 km with 362 m of climb and rewarding upland views. Entries welcome pre race or on the day, with junior races and prizegiving at The Queens Arms.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Take part on Sunday 29 November 2026 in a spirited team relay across the South West Pennines, featuring a testing 10.7 km leg with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is advised as places are limited to 120 teams.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

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.