Trail Running calendar near Helmsley 2025-2026

Discover Punk Panther Green Gateways, an off road trail outing from Otley around Leeds with 14, 20 and 34 mile options and ITRA and UTMB qualifying points. Enjoy scenic trails, on course tracking and a finisher medal with T shirt.

Join Let's Run Adventures on 17 January 2026 for a friendly recce of the scenic Hardmoors 55 route from Osmotherley to Helmsley. Groups are led by experienced run leaders with checkpoints, water stops and hot soup at the finish.

Hebden 2026 is a winter long distance walk from Mytholmroyd with 22 mile and 15 mile routes, the longer rising over 4,000 feet. Challenging and not for beginners, entries are limited and a 9 hour overall time applies.

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 night section on a 16 mile recce from Ambleside to Coniston. Coach transport, medical cover and checkpoint refreshments are provided for confirmed 2026 entrants.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a 12 km fell race across Penistone Hill Country Park with about 400 m of climbing, muddy stream crossings and open moorland. A scenic, scrappy finale to the Woodentops series for adventurous runners.

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Great Owl Running stages scenic 16 km and 10 km races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. Expect undulating mixed terrain, marshalled routes and refill stations so bring your own bottle.

Experience Rivington by head torch at the Petzl Night Runner, a close encounters night trail offering 10 km and half marathon options. Expect rough, boggy terrain, reflective course markers and a glow in the dark finisher medal.

Light up Dalby Forest under the stars in this 5 mile head torch race across quiet single tracks and hidden woodland trails. An atmospheric winter night challenge perfect for trail runners seeking fun and fresh adventure.

Run flat scenic paths, trails and beach at Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026 with 10K and half marathon options. Canicross friendly, chip timing and finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch and a snack.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Take on the Hoofstones fell race on Sat 31 Jan 2026 in the South West Pennines near Todmorden, an 8 mile test with 425 m of climb over rugged, navigational terrain. Navigation experience is required and entries are open in advance or on the..

Run Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Saltburn Learning Campus with Trail Marathon, Half Marathon or Trail 10k on circular, self navigated routes. Bring mandatory kit, mind time limits and enjoy a true trail challenge.

Explore ancient ruins and formal gardens at Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site with 5 km, 10 km or half marathon trail options. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get bespoke medals and Wild Deer merch amid unforgettable scenery.