Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

Experience a 5 mile fell race through the beautiful limestone scenery of Calver Village. This Category B short race features 900 feet of climbing and is open to all runners aged 18 and over.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Otley Chevin is a fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026 in Otley, West Yorkshire. The course is 4.8 km (3 miles) with 210 m of climb and carries a UK Athletics permit from the FRA.

Experience a flat trail run through the Fox Rush Farm Community Woodland with 3k and 5k options. Enjoy chip timed races on established paths organized by New Marske Harriers and receive a burger and medal at the finish.

A series entry for three 5.5 km races through Happy Valley, Bramhall on 3 June, 1 July and 5 August 2026. Entries are limited to 250 per race, proceeds support Stockport Foodbank and UK Athletics members receive a discount.

An evening pop-up run in Bingley along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, passing the Bingley Five Rise Locks. Two distances are offered, with on-the-night registration and a cash only policy; runners receive a medal and a drink.

A 5 miles fell race around Kettlewell featuring grassy tracks, steep climbs and fast descents. Organised by North Leeds Fell Runners, entry is £6 to £8 and includes a novelty prize for the first runners to catch the rat runner.

A 5.3 mile fell race with 1099 ft of ascent around Rivington Hall Barn grounds, featuring road, rough trail and open moor. Entry on the day is available for a cash fee and FRA kit rules apply.

A 3.6 km off-road trail around the grounds of Sledmere House presented alongside the Sledmere Sunset Trail 10K. Chip timing and a finisher medal are provided; a free 500 m fun run is available for young children.

A trail event from Otley with 50 km ultra, 25 km super and 16 km sprint options on public footpaths, marked routes, manned checkpoints on some distances and mandatory kit requirements.

Based at Kendal, this Lake District event centers on a roughly 100 km loop via Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere, with shorter distances available. Covered rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking and camping options are provided.

A trail running event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options plus a 60 km relay. Profits are donated to Teesside Samaritans and the routes were updated from 2025.

A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth village, with over 6800 ft of ascent, live tracking, indoor food checkpoints, camping and finishers mementos.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run in Lincoln on 6 June 2026 with lap options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones and multiple inflatable obstacles. Family, group and charity discounts are available, plus volunteer benefits.

Pen Y Ghent opens the Yorkshire Dales Classics with an AM mountain course of about 12.2 km and 500 m climb around Horton in Ribblesdale. The race follows open footpaths, is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and has a 350 runner limit.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on Saturday 6 June 2026 with over 2,000 feet of ascent along the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane; proceeds support Wharfedale RUFC and clubhouse facilities.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A looped forest ultra of ten 5.5 km laps totaling 55 km, Dalby's Inferno raises funds for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team and includes event entry plus two nights camping and basic onsite facilities.

Trail running at The Green Man at Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 offering 15K and 10K routes with chip timing, marked course, aid stations, medical cover and finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.

A 5k obstacle event at Markeaton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed terrain to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.