Trail Running calendar near Huddersfield 2026-2027

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Experience the scenery of the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km trail races starting and finishing in Bakewell. Enjoy a waved start and celebrate your finish with a local beer and pudding at Thornbridge Brewery.

Experience a 25 kilometre fell race through the wild South Pennines featuring wooded valleys and pathless moorland. This community event starts on historic cobbles and supports local groups through a not for profit tradition.

Test your navigation skills in this Category A long fell race across the high and exposed terrain of the Edale Skyline. Experience is required for this unmarked course through potentially harsh winter conditions.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

Experience a weekday trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs under the stars. Choose from 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances with every finisher receiving a medal.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Fremington Edge. This marked course features technical trails and mining hushes with a scenic finish along Arkle Beck.

Enjoy an out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Choose between six, ten, or thirteen miles of scenic trails and paths with legendary post race refreshments at the village hall.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Test your navigation skills on a 24 mile orienteering course through the North York Moors. Open to runners and walkers, this event features manned checkpoints and support from the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team.

Experience a traditional 11 km fell race through the rough terrain of Bollihope Carrs in Co. Durham. Navigate a 380m climb to two summits using map and compass skills in this limited entry event.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

Follow Wainwrights famous coast to coast route on this 55km ultra through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Experience a self sufficient journey from Kirkby Stephen to the historic Richmond Castle.

Experience an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast to coast route through the North York Moors National Park. This adventurous self-sufficient journey finishes at the stunning Robin Hood’s Bay.