Trail Running calendar near High Spen 2025-2026

Explore the Wharfedale skyline on challenging trail routes around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley with distances of 13, 20 and 34 to 35 miles. Finishers get a medal, event T shirt and hot food while trackers and mandatory kit ensure safety.

Take on Gods Own Backyard Ultra in Hawksworth, Leeds on 15 November 2025, where runners tackle 4.167 mile loops every hour until one remains. Expect mixed trails, night running, camping and a friendly, tough community atmosphere.

Take on a 10k head torch trail through Hamsterley Forest, racing low light twisting woodland tracks and technical descents guided by reflective markers and marshals. An eco conscious night run with a memento and wildflower seeds.

Challenge yourself on the Litton Birks Fell Race on 15 November 2025 from the cosy Queens Arms in Litton near Skipton. The senior course is a tough 5 km with 362 m of climb and there are fun junior races too with registration and prize givi..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging..

The Tweed Valley Ultra is a multi-terrain ultra running event held in the scenic Tweed Valley, near Peebles, Scotland. It offers two distance options: 50km and 65km, both starting and finishing at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre. The cour..

Event The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a team and individual cross country series held over six races between November and February. Races are organised by member clubs around West Yorkshire and are scored for individual and team..

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic..

Run through woodland and estate grounds at Slaley Hall with half marathon and 10K options, finishing inside the hotel with medal and warm post race fare. Canicross friendly and set on the edge of the North Pennines AONB for stunning views.

Tackle the Holly Hustle, a 10.5 kilometres forest trail through Meanwood Park with views of the Seven Arches viaduct and undulating terrain. Finishers get complimentary soup and options like medals or t shirts.

Join the adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run in Kendal on 22 November for a scenic 10km challenge across Scout Scar and Cunswick Scar. Part of Kendal Mountain Festival, the race supports Kendal Mountain Rescue Team and finishes with a thrilling..

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Test your endurance at the Borders 8 Hour Challenge in Borders Forest Park, aiming to complete as many 4.366 mile hilly trail loops as you can within eight hours. Three laps is a half marathon, six a full and seven or more makes it an ultra..

Tackle a scenic 50 km trail around Kendal combining trails, road and fell terrain with local summits, limestone escarpments and river paths. Part of Kendal Mountain Festival, this supported ultra features live tracking and a festival vibe.

Event overview Kudos Its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds (LS5 3JG). The next scheduled race date is 23/11/2025. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association..

Support Movember at Leeds MoRun in Roundhay Park while running 1.5k, 5k, 10k or a half marathon on a scenic hilly course. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, a MoRun medal and finisher headband as you raise funds for men’s health.

Join the L100 Recce on 23 Nov 2025 from Coniston to Buttermere, a 26 mile preview of the Lakeland 100 covering Black Sail Pass and Scarth Gap. Perfect for familiarising with the course with coach transport and medical cover.

Event details Don't Stop Be-Leafin' 5k Dash is scheduled for Saturday 29 November 2025 at Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT. The event is a 5k autumn trail race organised by Moors and Dales Races (MaDRaces). Min..

Event overview The Stanza Stones Winter Edition is a 24-hour, point-to-point event covering 50 miles with over 6,600 ft of ascent. The route runs from Marsden, West Yorkshire to Ilkley and crosses moorland of the South Pennines. The course..

Event overview The Winter Trail Runs at Dalby Forest take place on Sunday 30 November 2025 at Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest, Low Dalby, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT. The event offers three distances and route maps..