Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

Trail races around Carsington Water on 5 December 2026, offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, course support, a themed medal, water and post-race goodies.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Choose your own distance in this seven-hour festive trail run along Durham's River Wear. All finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with extra pins for longer distances. The course is fully signed, with an aid station providing..

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A one-lap *10 km* trail through Tatton Park on 6 December 2026, featuring varied surfaces, chip timing and a finisher medal; prizes for top finishers and a fun fancy dress atmosphere, plus a family run raising funds for MOVE charity.

Event Details The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a trail running event offering three distances: a 12-mile, 19-mile, and a 32-mile ultramarathon. It takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026. The event has a mass start for all distances...

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Trail runs at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield offer 1 mile, 5km and 10km options across woodland trails. 5km and 10km entries allow one well controlled dog per runner and use live chip timing.

Run your own distance challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Within 7 hours, choose your goal from 3km to an ultra marathon. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Event Overview The Silent Night Race is a winter fell running event organized by Durham Fell Runners. It is described as the "dark festive cousin" of the Chapelfell Top Fell Race. The race takes place in Weardale and is run entire..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a classic winter ultra run, now in its 17th year. This 38-mile unmarked circuit around Helvellyn demands strong navigation skills and mountain experience. It's a low-key, self-reliant event with minimal support..

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Get into the festive spirit at the Horwich Santa Dash, a 4-mile fancy dress run. Prizes are on offer for the best costumes as you tour the local roads of this historic town. It's a friendly, community-focused event organized by a family-run..

Light up the shortest day with the Winter Solstice Strider, a night run on the St Ives Estate. Choose between a chip-timed 5k or 10k on an undulating, multi-terrain course, with a virtual option available. Every finisher earns a unique besp..

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back. Options include 6 mile for non locals and 10 mile and 15 mile challenges, with no maps or GPS allowed.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.