Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2026-2027

The 20th Hangover Hike on 1 January 2027 starts and finishes at The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, offering circular routes of 21, 13 and 10 miles with checkpoint refreshments and a finisher certificate.

A winter multi-stage trail run in Sheffield with 11 timed stages and 20 km of timed trails within a 24 km route. Stage and overall times are recorded promptly and entries are available for solo runners or pairs.

Trail races in Otley on 2 January 2027 offering Half Marathon (14.0 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles) on the Green Gateways route with checkpoints, trackers and mandatory kit. Maximum 200 entrants, minimum age 18.

A chip-timed, fully marked trail event at Grizedale Forest offering two dog-friendly distances. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; up to two dogs per runner are allowed on suitable harnesses.

A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.

A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley covering about 9.5 km and 345 m ascent, run under Fell Runners Association rules with mandatory FRA kit and a 250-runner limit.

A circular trail race of about 17.5 miles from Robin Hoods Bay with 1700 ft ascent and an 8 hour limit. Checkpoints supply food and drink and a list of mandatory safety kit must be carried.

A winter trail event of about 30 miles on the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track from Robin Hood's Bay toward Scarborough, with roughly 3,400 ft of ascent, staffed checkpoints, mandatory winter safety kit and an 11-hour limit.

Trail races across the grounds of Harewood House offering 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with age minimums. Canicross welcome; live chip timing, finisher medal, merchandise and free parking.

A winter trail event near Lancaster with an unmarked mixed-surface ultra and a trail half that share start and finish. Routes include tracks, trails, road, icy and boggy sections, and the event raises funds for charity.

The Bowland Trail Half will take place in Slaidburn on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 13 miles.

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit. The route includes over 10,700 metres of ascent and winter conditions such as deep snow and strong winds.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

A night trail event at Rivington with 10k and Half Marathon distances under a close encounters theme. Courses are marked with reflective signs so runners use head torches to navigate rough, muddy terrain.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

Experience a volunteer run winter fell race across the West Yorkshire moors. Choose between 15 and 22 mile routes starting from Mytholmroyd for a true local running tradition.

A forest running event at Sherwood Pines on 17 January 2027 offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on multi terrain, undulating trails. The event includes a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

Night trail running on single-track forest trails at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Entries are limited to 650 and close online on 19/01/2027; minimum age is 16 and participants must use a headtorch or hand torch.