Trail Running calendar near Kelbrook 2025-2026

Join the I Trailowy Marsz / Bieg dla Niepokalanej in Nottingham for a community trail run and march around the church with 3, 6 or 9 km laps. Enjoy a brief warm up, medals for early finishers and cake and coffee in the church hall.

Join a 75 minute all abilities coached run through Derwent Walk Country Park, blending interval drills and hill efforts over 5 to 7 miles. Coaches provide practical tips to build fitness and confidence in lovely surroundings.

Experience a winter trail and fell race by torchlight in Llangollen this December from Dinas Bran Leisure Centre. The 8 km route includes about 244 m of ascent, a sharp climb up Velvet Hill and faster downhill sections; head torch required.

Join the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley on 13 December 2025 for a festive trail challenge over 12, 19 or 32 miles on a surprise course that changes each year. Expect rugged country trails, a lively finish and medals and event tees..

Moors The Merrier 21 is a winter fell challenge from Hebden Bridge, a 21 mile circular route across moorland with big views and festive spirit. Bring required winter safety kit, a Santa hat and a small present for the Bran Tub, then enjoy h..

Tackle up to three looped routes through moorland and towns around Holmfirth at the 20th Regular Irregular on 13 December 2025. Walk or run, enjoy snacks and a finish meal, and choose the distance that suits you.

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Run the Winter Tolkien Trail at Stonyhurst College, a magical 11 km route through ancient woodlands, rivers and Mount Doom. Enjoy a fully marshalled course, event village, themed mementos and fun prizes in a festive winter setting.

Join round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 13 December 2025 for a classic cross country test across traditional terrain. Team and individual races across all ages make it a great day for clubs and runners of every lev..

Run festive trails through Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025 with a family mile plus 5 km and 10 km options open to dogs. Finishers get chip timing, medals and mince pies and there is a Merrell shoe demo.

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10 km traffic free trail through Rising Sun Country Park, featuring woodland climbs and a mainly downhill finish. Eco friendly event with a memento and a well marked, marshalled course.

BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park offers 11 km, half marathon and marathon trail routes along the River Mersey. Chip timed, the festive finish features mince pies, mulled wine and the choice of a medal or a tree planted.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Tackle a lively PECO Cross Country League race at Pontefract Park on 14 December 2025, featuring an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles. Expect competitive club racing and a buzzing winter XC atmosphere.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Run into the night on an unmarked rough route to Chapelfell Top in the Silent Night Race. This 6.6 km out and back with 370 m of climb requires navigation, strict kit and pre entry, making it a real test for experienced fell runners.

Run Moel Famau's festive Piece of String at Bwlch Penbarras on 20 Dec 2025, a surprise 6 to 12 km trail where the exact route is only revealed near the end. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and festive medal and a canicross race runs before the..

Test yourself on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a challenging 38 mile circuit from Askham around Helvellyn on the edge of the Lake District. Unmarked terrain and about 2000 m of climb demand fell running experience and sharp navigation, and th..

On 20 December take on the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra, a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale climbing seven summits and finishing with beer or mulled wine and sourdough pizza. Tough, scenic and hugely satisfying.