Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2025-2026

Too Cool for Pule is a lively 5.8 mile trail race around Marsden, taking in reservoirs, hilltop views and proper fell terrain. Expect climbs and boggy sections, then a friendly finish at Marsden Cricket Club with food, a bar and prizes.

Join the intimate Lancashire Loop Trail Run on 23 November in Blackpool for looped trail routes from 10K to ultra. Run with just 100 entries and enjoy bespoke medals and post race goodies.

Run scenic looped trails around historic Kirkstall Abbey, following riverside paths, woodlands and towpaths with distances from 8.8 miles up to an ultra. Expect varied terrain, friendly marshals, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Leeds MoRunning at Roundhay Park on 23 November 2025 with distances from 1.5k to half marathon on a scenic but hilly park and trail course. Chip timing, finisher medal and headband plus fun extras like spot prizes make it great fun.

Run the Sherwood Christmas 10k, 5k or Junior Run through scenic undulating trails at Sherwood Pines. Enjoy festive fun, a best dressed Santa contest and prizes while supporting Shelter.

Enjoy a scenic annual multi terrain trail run around the historic Weston Park estate in Shropshire. Choose a 5k or 10k course with chip timing for all runners and enjoy mixed paths and a short grassy stretch.

Join the first Lakeland 100 recce, a challenging 26 mile Coniston to Buttermere route on 23 November 2025 featuring Black Sail Pass and Scarth Gap. This session is for confirmed Lakeland 100 or 50 2026 entrants only, requires full kit, and..

Black Night Scar is a thrilling night fell race on 25 November 2025 from the Hare and Hounds in Todmorden, tackling 5.8 km with 315 m climb. Head torches and full FRA kit are required, with refreshments and prizes back at the pub.

Take on the Stanza Stones Winter Edition, a rugged 50 mile, 24 hour challenge from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved poems by Simon Armitage and climbs Ilkley Moor over 6600 ft of ascent. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a fini..

Take on the Loggerheads Half Marathon at Loggerheads Country Park, three laps of a scenic 7 km loop with varied terrain and on course support. Solo runners or teams of three can enjoy a challenging course and a finishers medal.

Run the Stanza Stones 50 mile Ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, passing six carved poems set into moorland and valleys. Expect rugged trails, sweeping views and literary landmarks on this scenic challenge.

Enjoy an autumn 5k trail at Kiplin Hall, winding through gardens, woods and grassland on a compact, spectator friendly course. Warm up with a hot drink and spiced flapjack at the finish.

Run the Baslow Bolt across Peak District trails and limestone edges in a lively winter fell race. About 13.2 km and 400 m of climb, finishing at the village school to benefit local charities.

Take on winter trails through Dalby Forest with 10km, half marathon and marathon options that wind through towering trees and moorland. Canicross friendly, with a bespoke medal, post race snacks and a welcoming atmosphere.

Gather a team of four for the Lee Mill Relays at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale, where each runner tackles a challenging 10.7 km loop over rugged terrain. Expect wintery conditions and strict kit checks, so come prepared.

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Christmas trail runs on 6 December for 5k, 10k and a junior run through undulating forest trails. Wear seasonal fancy dress for a chance to win best dressed, and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run with..

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water in a choice of a half marathon or 10K, with kilometre markers and friendly course support. Entries include chip timing, free photos and a finisher medal to celebrate your effort.

Take on Rudolph's Romp, a scenic 25 mile route across the Yorkshire Wolds with sweeping views of the Vale of York and the Humber. Organised by LDWA East Yorkshire on 6 December 2025.