Trail Running calendar near Halifax 2026-2027

Join Oswiu’s Revenge, a scenic 13.2 mile trail half through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods with sweeping North Yorkshire Moors views. Limited to 50 runners, the technical course rewards finishers with a bespoke medal.

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 in Alstonefield's White Peak: a scenic 26.2 miles with around 4,800 feet of ascent, welcoming walkers and runners. Enjoy staffed checkpoints and hot food and cakes at the finish.

Challenging 5.8 mile fell race around Youlgrave in the Peak District with 876 ft of climb across trails, fields and limestone descents. Entries are limited and all profits go to local village facilities for a friendly community race.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Enjoy a scenic 10km trail around Paul’s Pond and Golden Acre Park in Cookridge, Leeds, with varied underfoot surfaces and a midrace hill to keep it interesting. Friendly local event with limited entries and finish at the scout hut.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

Challenge yourself on the Lantern Pike Dash on Sun 17 May 2026 in Little Hayfield, Peak District. This short, steep 2 km climb finishes by the Lantern Pike Inn and welcomes entries on the day for just £3.

Tackle the Totley Moor Fell Race on 19 May 2026, a testing 10.5 km across moorland and woodland with 440 m of climbing from Totley AC pavilion. Club atmosphere, limited entries and age category prizes make it a great challenge for fell runn..

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill, the village and Styal woods on 19 May 2026, with mixed trail, grass and tarmac and an undulating, picturesque course. Chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and a charity donation from e..

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

The Hardmoors 200 is an epic 200 miles ultramarathon along the Transpennine Trail, Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland coastline, testing runners with 24,300 ft of ascent and strict checkpoint cut offs. Solo runners need motorised support while t..

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Join the Carsington Hill Race on Friday 22 May 2026 for a challenging 9.5 km (5.9 miles) hill course with sweeping Peak District and Carsington Water views. Part of the village festival, the event supports local facilities and ends with foo..

Panopticons Ultra is a stunning 32 mile trail run through East Lancashire and the South Pennines, linking four iconic Panopticons artworks from Blackburn to Trawden. Expect rugged climbs, sweeping vistas and artful landmarks on a memorable..

Face the Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile trail along the Cleveland Way and North York Moors coastline from Filey to Helmsley. Coastal cliffs, moorland tracks and towns like Whitby await on this epic 36 hour endurance challenge.