Trail Running calendar near Ilkley 2025-2026

Tackle the Hardwolds 80, an 80 mile challenge along the Wolds Way from Hessle to Filey with 24 hours to finish. Enjoy chalk ridges, ancient villages and a seaside finish with trackers for safety plus a finisher medal and T shirt.

Take on a scenic 10 km trail around Kendal on 22 November 2025, with limestone scars, cobbled climbs and views over Morecambe Bay. A friendly, not for profit event by Ourea Events supporting Kendal Mountain Rescue.

Run 50 km with 900 m ascent around Kendal, linking summits and landmarks before finishing at the Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp. Expect well stocked aid stations, live tracking and a festival finish atmosphere.

Nice Work Race Management presents the Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The multi-terrain, undulating course runs through the ancient Sherwood Forest and also includes a Junior Run. The..

Run scenic looped trails around historic Kirkstall Abbey, following riverside paths, woodlands and towpaths with distances from 8.8 miles up to an ultra. Expect varied terrain, friendly marshals, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

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.

Tackle the Lancashire Loop Trail Run in Blackpool, a scenic multi distance trail around Marton Mere, Blackpool Zoo and views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. Distances from 10K to ultra, with bespoke finisher medal and post race goodies..

Join a small field for a flat, multi terrain Half Marathon at Haven Thorpe Park Holiday Park on 23 November 2025, run over four scenic laps. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers receive a Vigilantes medal and a goody bag.

Recce the Lakeland 100 route, 26 miles from Coniston to Buttermere, on 23 November 2025. For confirmed 2026 entrants only; coach transport, medical cover and checkpoints provided, but expect rough ground and possible night finishes.

Take on classic Peak District terrain at the Padfield Plum Fair fell race on 23 November 2025, starting and finishing at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop. A friendly community event with affordable entry and classic fell running.

Black Night Scar is a night fell race in Todmorden: a sharp 5.8 km route with 315 m of ascent run by headtorch. Warm up and prize giving at the Hare and Hounds pub.

Take on the Stanza Stones 50 mile Ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, passing six poetic Stanza Stones and Haworth. Rugged moorland, good support and live tracking make it a memorable fell challenge.

Run the Baslow Bolt across Peak District trails and limestone edges in a lively winter fell race. About 13.2 km and 400 m of climb, finishing at the village school to benefit local charities.

Take on the Loggerheads Half Marathon at Loggerheads Country Park, three laps of a scenic 7 km loop with varied terrain and on course support. Solo runners or teams of three can enjoy a challenging course and a finishers medal.

Join Kong Running for the Kong Winter Series at Stybarrow Dodd on 29 Nov 2025, starting from Thirlmere People's Hall. A classic fell run celebrating the series tenth year run in reverse order, perfect for adventurous winter runners.

Take on a 50 miles winter route from Marsden to Ilkley following six Stanza Stones adorned with Simon Armitage poems. Timed with a 24 hour limit, this scenic moorland challenge passes Haworth for a poetic, rugged adventure.

Join the Don't Stop Be Leafin' 5k Dash at Kiplin Hall for a crisp autumn trail through formal gardens, woodland and grassy paths. Spectator friendly, it wraps up with a hot drink and spiced flapjack for finishers and plenty of cheering spot..

Take on winter trails through Dalby Forest with 10km, half marathon and marathon options that wind through towering trees and moorland. Canicross friendly, with a bespoke medal, post race snacks and a welcoming atmosphere.

Lee Mill Relays is a rugged team relay in Lee Mill Quarry, Rossendale on 30th November 2025, with four runners each tackling a flagged 10.7 km course. Expect tough wintry underfoot conditions and strict kit checks, so come prepared and read..

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run with..