Trail Running calendar near Halifax 2025-2026

Join the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km single lap across muddy Cannock Chase trails with climbs, fast descents and the infamous Ditch of Doom. Kids course, camping and on site parking make it a great family friendly race day.

Join the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on 7 March 2026, a classic 15 km fell race from Barley Village Hall across iconic Pendle terrain with about 545 m of climbing. Enjoy tough upland running, friendly village hospitality and hot soup afterwa..

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon, a scenic trail ultra of about 29 miles with 3,000 ft of climb through the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Fully tracked event with checkpoints, medal and t shirt at the finish.

Join the 40th Two Crosses Circuit for walkers and runners across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 18 or 26 mile routes from Greenmount Old School and soak up the scenic challenging terrain.

Get muddy and have fun at Born 2B Wild III, a lively around 5k trail run through Hamsterley Forest with hills, mud and obstacles. Bring your dog for a post run drink, claim a finisher medal and help support an animal charity.

Granny's Bay Challenge in Lytham St Annes offers a scenic multi lap run along the Ribble estuary with coastal views. Limited to 100 entrants with a 6 hour limit, complete one 5.24 mile lap to earn an official time and medal.

Challenge yourself at the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed event on a flat lapped 6.55 mile route where you can run as many laps as you like. Every finisher gets a 2026 medal, goody bag and chocolate treats with hot drink..

Join the Roddlesworth Roller on 8 March 2026 for a scenic 9 km trail run around lakes and through woods near Chorley. All ages and abilities are welcome as the event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA.

Enjoy an 18 km Pennine Bridleway run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 m of ascent across Peak District vistas. Flexible start and self navigating finger posts make this a scenic, independent challenge with medals.

Take on the Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra, a scenic 50 km loop from Hayfield through the Peak District on trails including the Pennine Way and Limestone Way. Expect fast singletrack, tough climbs with 1840 m of ascent and self navigation for e..

Run scenic looped trails around Holme Styes Wood at WODland Endurorun on 14 March 2026. Choose 10 km, 20 km or push for as many laps as you can in the six hour Endurorun, with solo and team entries on a fast 5 km circuit.

Tough off road fell ultra around Haworth moors, 51 km with significant ascent and potentially severe winter weather. Mandatory kit and trackers keep you safe on this remote, scenic course with feed stations and hot food at the finish.

Canicross on Saturday and trail races on Sunday at the private Brynkinalt Estate in Chirk, with scenic approx 5k and 10k routes over footpaths, grass and climbs. Festival vibes, photos and results add to the experience.

Grindleford Gallop is a challenging 34 km off road route with about 825 m of ascent across the Peak District, taking in moorland, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park. It is a volunteer led fundraiser supporting Grindleford Primary School.

Join the Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley for a scenic trail run across moorland, rivers, canals and reservoirs with views from Otley Chevin, Burley and Baildon moors. Pick 13, 20, 34 or 50 mile routes for a challenging day.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Enjoy stunning Lakeland scenery while tackling the classic Causey Pike fell race, 4.5 miles with 543 m of climb over rough terrain. Pre entry via SiEntries is required, full FRA kit is mandatory and minimum age is 16.

Run scenic trails around Leighton Hall on 14 March 2026, choose between 10k and half marathon courses and enjoy views across Morecambe Bay. Entries open soon with 250 earlybird places and a 10% club discount.