Trail Running calendar near Hessle 2025-2026

Trail, Trains & Tunnels is a popular 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, near Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants run multiple 7-mile loops featuring unique landmarks such as the Rumtickle Viaduct and the historic 924-foot Thurgoland Tunne..

The Ilkley Skyline is a challenging 22-mile (35 km) fell running race with 3,000 feet (910 m) of elevation, held in Burley in Wharfedale near Ilkley. Starting and finishing at the Hermit Inn, the route loops through at least eight moors, including Beamsley Beacon, Round Hill, Burley Moor, Ilkley Moo..

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a scenic 43.6 km trail race held in the Pennines, starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm in Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. With an elevation gain of 3,814 feet, the course features stunning natural landmarks including Gorple Rocks, Top Withins, Bronte Waterfall, an..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

The Hebden Sports fell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place at Powder House Field in Hebden, located on the B6265 between Grassington and Pateley Bridge. The event features both junior and senior races, with distances of approximately 1.5 miles (3.2 km) a..

The BOFRA Reeth Show race is a fell running event held near Reeth, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen (DL11 6AR). The race covers approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) with a climb of 700 feet (220 meters). The challenging course starts in the fields, ascends a narrow bracken-lined tr..

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile (9 km) trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course with a total ascent of 700 feet. The route winds through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts, offering a well-marked and marshalled..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km distances along the Trans Pennine Trail. The 5km course is a fast, flat route with high-quality footpaths, turning just before Thwaite Mills. The 10km extends beyond this point with slightly more rug..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a demanding 400m (1,312 ft) climb, the course includes steep ascents and descents through Redisher Woods and along Holcombe Old Road. The race starts close to the Hare & Hounds pu..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants enjoy a friendly, informal atmosphere with no need..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. The race features a 10.5 km loop with 375 feet of climb per lap, starting from the Swinsty/Fewston car park. Participants complete four qualifying laps before entering elimination rounds, where t..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full lo..

The Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles. The courses showcase some of the best..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1,804 feet (550 meters), the event has a rich history dating back to 1992 and has served as a championship race multiple times. The course of..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. Held at Burrs Country Park, the mostly trail-based course passes through country parks and along waterways, offeri..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, starting and finishing at Hangram Lane Farm near Sheffield, UK. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it offers a true test for seasoned ultra runners. The event is part of a series that includes short..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual fell running event held at Longshaw Lodge in the Peak District, England. Covering a distance of 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, the race follows a fixed anti-clockwise route over a mix of well-defined paths, trods, and open..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run through the scenic woods and parklands of Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the course features notable landmarks such as the "Seven Arches," the ‘Slabbering Baby’ s..