Trail Running calendar near Ilkley 2025-2026

Join Run to the Rising Sun 10k at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December for a scenic, marshalled trail with one summit and mainly downhill running. Finish with snacks, a memento and wild flower seeds; bring a drink container.

Silent Night is a challenging night fell race to Chapelfell Top across rough pathless ground, run entirely in the dark and demanding strong navigation skills. Strict kit and proven navigation experience are required, making it a true winter..

Beyond the Lune Winter Editions at The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale offers scenic 5, 10 and 20 km trail runs from a venue with brewery and coffee roastery. Finish with a hot drink and mince pie plus an adult finisher beer.

Take on NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter mountain ultra of about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of ascent across unmarked Lakeland terrain. Limited to experienced runners, this low support event demands solid navigation and winter kit.

Join PieAthlon on 20 December for a lively 6 km trail run from The Dusty Miller in Huddersfield with three pie tasting stations and Longwood views. Fancy dress is encouraged; medals for all and prizes for top finishers and best costume.

Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: tackle a 65 km trail loop around Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m of ascent on 20 December 2025, navigating mainly footpaths and bridleways. Two checkpoints offer hot feeds and the finish serves pizza, crumb..

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

The Stoop is a short festive fell race on Penistone Hill near Haworth, part of the Woodentops series and chip timed for seniors. Tackle about 8 km with climbs, bring full kit if required, and enjoy a Santa hat and Curly Wurly at the finish.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

Take on the classic Wansfell scramble in Ambleside on 27 December, a short but steep climb to a rocky summit with spectacular views and a lively finish at Force Cafe. This is a winter fell race so full FRA kit will be checked at registratio..

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Kick off the new year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury, choosing 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes you can shorten or lengthen at a central checkpoint. Walk or run with friendly support, checkpoints, snacks and a finisher certificate..

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Test your winter trail legs on the Hardmoors 30, a scenic 30 mile coastal route from Robin Hood's Bay with about 3,400 ft of ascent and an 11 hour limit. Limited to 200 runners, it mixes rugged coastal paths and staffed aid stations.

Join the Hardmoors 15 on 3 January 2026 for a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cinder Track and Cleveland Way. Limited to 150 runners, this winter coastal challenge rewards finishers with a medal and tech tee.

Start the new year on trails with the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon near Sutton Scarsdale, Chesterfield on 3 January 2026. Scenic woodland routes, a campfire finish with cake and hot drinks, and a finisher's Wolf Moon medal await.

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

Take on a 12 kilometre multi terrain trail around Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track with stunning coastal and clifftop views. Limited places make this scenic January run one to book early.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition atmosphere.