Trail Running calendar near Hapton 2026-2027

A Christmas-themed day at Normanby Hall with festive trail runs of 5k and 10k, an untimed 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh Team Challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, bobble hat and a goody bag with vegan options.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals and a bobble hat for finishers, with aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

Silent Night is a 6.6 km night fell race involving 370 m of ascent on pathless ground. This self navigated event requires documented experience and specific safety equipment for the climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

A chip-timed night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 offering **5 km** and **10 km** options plus a virtual 5 km or 10 km with medal posted in advance. Entry is limited and no on-the-day registration is available.

A Boxing Day fell race in Totley covering 7.8 km with 270 m ascent across moorland and woods. Entry is £8 and proceeds support S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue; full winter kit is required.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.