Trail Running calendar near Ilkley 2026-2027

A short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale on 29 November 2026, covering 8.4 km with 335 m of climb. Entry is on the day with registration at the Sycamore Inn and a 125 runner limit.

A trail 10 km loop through Marton Mere and past Blackpool Zoo on 29 November 2026, finishing in the grounds of the Village Hotel. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments are provided.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course. Full kit is mandatory and there is a 120-team limit; entry fee is £28 per team.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

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.

Trail races at Alyn Waters on 5 December 2026 include 5 km, 10 km and a canicross 5 km plus a free children's 1 km dash. Courses are fully marked and marshalled, chip timed and finishers receive a medal.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registrati..

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park with a 3.28 mile lap and a seven hour time limit. The first 50 entrants receive a limited edition yellow soft toy and one pound per entry is donated to The Sunnywood Project.

A new festive trail run on 5 December 2026 from Bakewell Station offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on traffic free, undulating multi terrain through Peak District scenery with medals, photos and prizes.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes, offered as half, full and a 55.5 km ultra. GPS tracking, coach travel for ticket holders and a wooden finisher medal are provided.

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

Peak Raid Race 4 in Alstonefield is a three hour fell running score event across Peak District hills and dales. Competitors choose their own route, compete solo or in pairs, and must carry FRA mandatory kit.

A trail event at Whinlatter with two loop options to Seat How, chip timed and marked. Dogs are allowed with specific harness and single dog rules on steeper sections.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Three trail distances around Otley and the Dales with checkpoints, live trackers and a mandatory safety kit list. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 100 runners.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A December 21-mile supported circular walk and run around the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, hot food at the finish and mandatory winter kit including a Santa hat and present for the bran tub.