Trail Running calendar near High Spen 2026-2027

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.

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.

Join this flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run or walk any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon to earn a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Experience a classic out and back fell race to the 703m summit of Chapelfell Top in complete darkness. This technical 6.6km event requires off path navigation skills and extensive mandatory safety kit for the winter terrain.

A self-sufficient 38-mile winter mountain run around Helvellyn starting from Askham. This unmarked route is designed for experienced runners with strong navigation skills and features 2000m of ascent through the Lake District.

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.

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Experience a night run through the St Ives Estate with 5k and 10k multi terrain courses. Participants receive a medal and chip timing while supporting Sue Ryder on the shortest day of the year.

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..

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Skipton without maps or GPS.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Join this 18 mile circular winter event starting from Robin Hoods Bay. Run or walk along the scenic Cinder Track and Cleveland Way with a generous eight hour time limit.

Experience a 30 mile circular winter ultra marathon through the North York Moors. This route follows the scenic Cleveland Way cliff top paths and the Cinder Track starting from Robin Hoods Bay.

Experience a deep winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back in the Shadowlands Series. This fully marked fell run features challenging weather and terrain for prepared participants.

Experience the historic grounds of Harewood House with 5 km, 10 km, and Half Marathon trail runs. Enjoy scenic routes through 1,000 acres of woodlands and gardens with chip-timed results and canicross-friendly options.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Experience a trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park featuring multiple distances from a 1.6km fun run to a half marathon through woodlands and the scenic Tyne Valley.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.