Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2025-2026

Amberaid 30 Trail Race and Petit Raid, organized by First Light Adventure, starts from Ashover Village Hall in the Amber Valley, Derbyshire, near the Peak District. The main event, Amberaid 30, is around a 31-mile trail run on undulating countryside paths with punchy climbs, tracing a figure-of-eigh..

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is an ultratrail event organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons, held from Skipton Auction Mart in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Runners choose from four distances: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs from about 1,500 to 7,600 feet. The route heads west to meet the Pennine W..

Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is staged from Whaley Bridge in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The 18-kilometre course runs out from Whaley Bridge Uniting Church to the upper Goyt Valley and back, combining fast forest trails with challenging climbs and offering around 488 metres of total a..

Chopwell Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race set in Chopwell Woodland Park on the fringe of Gateshead, NE39 1LT. Run at night, the event blends wildness and calm as headlamps reveal wildlife and the forest. The atmosphere is magical in frost, with isolation balanced by exhilaration as terrain..

Signpost Challenge Hike, hosted by LDWA South Manchester, is based in Marple at the Marple Senior Citizens Hall. It offers two routes: 24 miles (4,300 ft ascent) and 17 miles (3,000 ft), to be completed within 10 hours. The hilly course heads north and east from Marple, crossing Werneth Low, Cown Ed..

The Tideswell Terminator is a BM fell race that starts and finishes in Tideswell, with the start/finish at Bishop Pursglove Primary School on St John’s Road. The approx. 11.1 km (6.9 miles) course runs from Tideswell through Litton, into Cressbrook Dale and past Peters Stone, then climbs to the Hay..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run takes place in Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham. It offers two distances: 53km and 25km. The 53km loop runs along Derwent Walk and Waskerley Way to Waskerley Reservoir, across moorland to Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope, then back via Muggleswick Moor, Derwent..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 1 & Ghostly 1 Mile at Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The event features seven distances from 5k to a full Ultra, plus the Ghostly 1 Mile, designed for all abilities. The course is a flat, out-and-back canal route with lakesi..

Race You To The Summit is CraggRunner’s classic fell race, held at the Summit Inn near Littleborough, West Yorkshire. The course runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 800 feet of ascent, starting from the Summit Inn and heading to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners touch the pub wal..

Endurancelife North York Moors is a trail-running event wholly within the North York Moors National Park, based near Ravenscar. It offers four distances — 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra — with courses using sections of the Cleveland Way. The routes are rich and varied, set on moorland and gr..

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers a traffic-free, multi-terrain run along the Peak District’s Monsal Trail, starting and finishing at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Participants choose from Half Marathon or 10k, with options across Saturday and Sunday, allowing one o..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 2 & Ghostly 1 Mile, a Halloween-themed trail event in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The Sunday offers seven distances, from 5k up to an Ultra (two half marathons plus 10k) and a Ghostly 1 Mile children’s/family run. The entire..

Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell race organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It begins at Wycoller Country Park and finishes outside the Fleece Inn on Haworth Main Street. The course covers about 13 km (8.1 miles) with roughly 351 m (1,152 ft) of climb, offering a..

Set in the North York Moors National Park in conjunction with Hardmoors 26.2, the Turnpike Trot 10k and Rabbit Run 5k start from the Danby Lodge National Park Centre near Whitby. The two trail races feature well-marked, fully marshalled courses through moorland scenery, with the 10k as a double loop..

Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge (2025) takes place in Penistone along the Trans Pennine Trail. This 6-hour running event uses a flat, lap-based course with each loop about 6.55 miles. Runners may complete as few or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, with all finishers earning a bespoke..

The Holmesfield Howler is a 6-mile self-guided trail race around Holmesfield, Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. The route winds through undulating farmland, woodland and moorland on well-maintained paths. Runners may choose their own start time, and compete without marshals; participants..

Piglove By The River is an evening running event in Leeds at Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd LS10 1EE. Races offered: 5km and 10km, with elevation around 193m (633ft). The course features public footpaths, riverside trails, and tarmac, with the 5km following 2.5km out-and-back along the Trans Penn..

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, starts from the Shepherds Rest Inn on Lumbutts Road in Todmorden’s Calder Valley. The BS category covers about 10 km with 350 m of ascent. The course is fast and muddy, featuring a dramatic descent off Stoodley Pike followed by a stiff cl..

White Rose Ultra is a 30-mile ultra-marathon weaving through Yorkshire’s Calder Valley. The route combines rugged trails with steep climbs, rolling country roads, tracks and lanes, offering dramatic valley views and enchanting villages. It promises a well-supported course, with thoughtfully placed a..

Post Hill Challenge is a 5.6 km off-road race held on the trail paths of Post Hill, featuring two ascents of the famous Post Hill motor bike hill climb. The route is muddy in parts and slippery on the hill, with fell shoes recommended. Open to ages 16 to 80+, the event takes place at Troydale Social..