Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2025-2026

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, it is one of the longer races in the Hayfield Championship series. The race starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic courses along the Teesdale Way: a 9-mile circular route and a shorter 3...

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 7 miles (11.3 km) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tarmac sections, and steep climbs and desc..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..

The Handsworth Hobble is a 5.25-mile (8.5 km) trail race held in the southeast of Sheffield, UK. The undulating course runs through the scenic Shirtcliffe Valley, situated between Handsworth and Woodhouse, featuring woodland trails and fields that can be muddy in wet weather, making trail shoes advi..

The Aggies Staircase is a Category AS fell race held in Darwen, UK, covering 4 miles (6.4 km) with a challenging ascent of 1,148 feet (350 meters). The race starts at Punstock Road green and features three major climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steepest, Aggies Staircase. The course inc..

Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race is a challenging 3.8-mile (6.1 km) fell running event held near Shaw, Oldham, UK, organized by Middleton Harriers. The course features a demanding mix of moorland trails, forest paths, and rough terrain with a total ascent of approximately 1,050 feet (323 meters). Starting..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held in the village of Cragg Vale near Cragg Vale Church. The course covers approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 800 feet (244 meters), offering a challenging yet scenic route. The race..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course starts and finishes at St Peters Church Hall, featuring a lap of the field before heading through village streets, crossing a river via a suspension bridge, and ascendi..

The Hawksworth Dice Dash 5km is a unique trail running event held in Hawksworth Wood Park, Yorkshire. The course features two slightly different loops through the scenic Hawksworth Wood, offering a beautiful natural setting. This fundraiser supports the purchase of essential race equipment and suppl..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend, hosted by Running Adventures, is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Over the weekend, participants tackle the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, a 24-mile (38.6 km) route..

The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge, organized by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, is an annual charity event held in Kettlewell Village, Yorkshire Dales. Now in its 12th year, it offers three routes: a 17-mile Three Peaks Challenge covering Firth Fell, Buckden Pike, and Great Whernside; a..

The Whaley Waltz Fell Race will take place in Whaley Bridge on Saturday 28 June 2025.

The Round Sheffield Run is a multi-stage trail running enduro held in Sheffield's scenic Endcliffe Park and surrounding green spaces. Scheduled for the weekend of June 28-29, 2025, the event features 11 timed stages covering 20km of Sheffield’s best trails within a 24.5km route. Participants can com..

The Punk Panther Ultra Unique is an ultramarathon event held around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in the UK. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, it offers runners a personalized course ranging from 28.5 to 53 miles, composed of unique loops between 1.5 and 11.5 miles. Each participant runs a di..

The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, with Bakewell serving as the basecamp. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10-mile option, suitable for walkers, joggers, and runners of..

The Seaside Track 6 Hour Challenge is a chip-timed running event held at Bramcote Athletics Track in Scarborough. Participants can run anywhere from a single lap to the full six hours, making it suitable for all abilities and distances. The flat track setting offers a supportive atmosphere with home..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Set within a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland, the event offers trail running distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles on well-marked routes, including a 5-mile lap..