Trail Running calendar near Horton in Ribblesdale 2025-2026

Run the L100 Recce 2 from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening section of the Lakeland 50 and 100 courses. This night recce is for confirmed 2026 Lakeland 50 or 100 entrants and includes coach transfer and on route support.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Stanbury Splash is a 12 km fell race across Penistone Hill Country Park with about 400 m of climbing, muddy stream crossings and open moorland. A scenic, scrappy finale to the Woodentops series for adventurous runners.

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Great Owl Running stages scenic 16 km and 10 km races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. Expect undulating mixed terrain, marshalled routes and refill stations so bring your own bottle.

Experience Rivington by head torch at the Petzl Night Runner, a close encounters night trail offering 10 km and half marathon options. Expect rough, boggy terrain, reflective course markers and a glow in the dark finisher medal.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Experience Kielder Forest by torchlight at the Lewis Burn Trail Run, a 10 km night trail with punchy climbs and flowing forest descents. Tackle the steep zig zags of Simons Tester before a thrilling run back to Bakethin car park.

Light up Dalby Forest under the stars in this 5 mile head torch race across quiet single tracks and hidden woodland trails. An atmospheric winter night challenge perfect for trail runners seeking fun and fresh adventure.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

Run a 17 km moonlit trail through Kielder Forest, from lakeside tracks into hillier mountain bike trails with a scenic descent into Kielder village. Part of the Shadowlands series, the race offers prizes and series points.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Hoofstones Fell Race on 31 January 2026 in Todmorden is a challenging 12.9 km fell run with about 425 m of climb and technical navigation required. Finish and prizes at the Staff of Life pub where refreshments await.

Run Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Saltburn Learning Campus with Trail Marathon, Half Marathon or Trail 10k on circular, self navigated routes. Bring mandatory kit, mind time limits and enjoy a true trail challenge.

Take on Dovedale Big Daddy, an FRA licensed fell race in the Peak District: 20.4 km with nine steep climbs across the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Advance entry only; post race soup, cake and a hot drink for runners.

Explore ancient ruins and formal gardens at Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site with 5 km, 10 km or half marathon trail options. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get bespoke medals and Wild Deer merch amid unforgettable scenery.