Trail Running calendar near High Spen 2026-2027

Join the Saltergate Gallows fell race on Sun 15 Nov 2026 from Levisham Village Hall in the North York Moors. Tackle a rugged 10 mile course with 454 m of climb and enjoy entry on the day plus winter series camaraderie.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

Run a scenic 10.5 km forest trail through Meanwood Park and the Hollies, passing the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag. Expect muddy, technical trails and about 200 m of climbing, with a friendly finish at Meanwood Institute and soup for f..

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

An AL fell race of 27 km with 1,473 m ascent around Pendle from Barley Village Hall. Navigation and mandatory kit are required, cut-offs apply. Pre-entry runs from 1 August to 31 October with a £16 fee and EOD places at £25 if available.

Litton Birks Fell Race on 21 November 2026 in Litton is a punchy 5 km fell with about 362 m of ascent on a new course introduced in 2024. Finish at the cosy Queens Arms for food and friendly fell running vibes.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10km across Dalby Forest on forest fire roads with live chip timing. Canicross friendly rules apply and finishers receive a bespoke medal, merchandise and refreshments.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

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.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills, based at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland. The loop route can change with conditions; each runner receives a GPS tracker and has 24 hours to complete the course.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

Trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoint support, live trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit; minimum age 18 and maximum 100 entrants.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

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.

A chip timed night run at St Ives Estate on the shortest day offering 5 km or 10 km options, a virtual entry with medal, and proceeds supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.