Trail Running calendar near Halifax 2025-2026

Run the Knype Pools 5 on 22 February 2026 with Biddulph Running Club, a scenic 5 mile trail loop around Knypersley Reservoir. Support the mayor's chosen charity and enjoy a friendly pre race fun run and community atmosphere.

Run the Stockport Trail Half Marathon along the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal near Marple. Chip timing and a relaxed non competitive wave make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.

Take on Mr Sparkle's Dark Un, an 8.1 km night fell race around Tockholes with stiff climbs, open moorland and muddy descents under headtorch light. Limited to 100 runners, entry supports Bolton Mountain Rescue and the Red Cross.

Join the Tibthorpe Loop Half Marathon on 28 February 2026 for an undulating countryside circuit from Field House Camping and Coffee Barn. Sustainable perks include vegan gluten free aid, chip timing, a wildflower seed medal and a tree plant..

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50 mile trail around Chester, linking the Sandstone Trail, Delamere Forest and Helsby Hill within a 17 hour cut off. The 2026 event is sold out and mandatory kit plus a GPS tracker are required.

Enjoy 24 mile across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors in a fully supported scenic challenge. Limited to 150 entrants with checkpoints and finish soup, this is a rewarding day out for experienced hill walkers.

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

Classic fell race from Dufton to High Cup Nick and back, covering 15 km with 460 m of climbing. Expect dramatic Pennine scenery, a stiff but rewarding route, and a warm village welcome at the finish.

The Wingerworth Wobble is a 4.66 mile trail race through fields woods and rolling hills in Derbyshire. Expect a marked course, a runnable hill finish, a finisher medal and refreshments while supporting local causes.

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Cloud Nine is a classic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back, offering rugged trails and great views. Entry is by pre registration only, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit rules apply.

Join Scrimshire's Scramble, a community trail 10K around North Leverton Windmill with mixed off road terrain and sweeping countryside views. Finishers get windmill milled flour, a sustainably designed medal and a jar of local honey.

Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026 challenges experienced runners with an 8 km course and 401 m of climb over steep, slippery, rocky terrain. Part of the FRA 50 at 50 list, the partly marked route requires mandatory kit and navigation.

Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon is a chip timed, scenic 10 kilometre loop through undulating farmland and trails, starting and finishing at St Wilfrid's School. Proceeds support the school and a family fun run plus homemade cakes add community cha..

Join Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K and 5K on 1 March 2026 to support Saint Michael's Hospice, with scenic trail routes from Crimple House in Hornbeam Park. A Littlies fun run adds a family friendly twist to this fundraising day.

Take on the Eskdale Eureka fell race on Sun 1 Mar 2026 in the North York Moors, based at Castleton Cricket Club, a challenging 14.3 km course with about 470 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day, with proceeds supporting Clev..

Join the Kendal Winter League, a friendly series of flagged fell and cross country races around Kendal open to all. Entry is online and basic safety kit is required, a brilliant way to enjoy winter trails and community.

Hit the trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 10 km and Canicross routes over riverside paths, rocky sections and a set of steps to conquer. Organised event with on site facilities and great reviews.

Explore Saddleworth moorland in CraggRunner's Res races on 7 March 2026 with 25 km, around 42 km or 60 km routes that demand navigation and grit. Multiple support points, refreshments and live tracking will keep you moving.

Run a flat, traffic free canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln beside the historic Roman Fossdyke. Choose a half marathon, marathon, ultra or the seven hour timed challenge and chase a medal by completing a measured lap.