Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

Join the Manchester Doughnut Dash at Hardy Farm for a multi lap run along the River Mersey towpath with Krispy Kreme doughnuts on course. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy a medal, and support Rescued Kitties Charity.

Green Gateways is a trail run around Leeds on the Greenway and Meanwood Valley Trail, threading near city parks and green spaces. Pick 14, 20 or 34 mile routes with checkpoints and trackers for a rewarding urban trail adventure.

YHOA Night League at Bishop Wood, Saturday 17 January, brings night orienteering on courses from 1.6 to 5.4 km with an intro option for juniors and novices. Enter by 11 January to guarantee a map; entries close 15 January.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Stanbury Splash on 18 January 2026 at Penistone Hill Country Park is a 12 km fell race with about 400 m of ascent across moorland, stream crossings and muddy climbs. Expect rugged scenery, winter kit requirements and a friendly Woodentops s..

Run 3 km to ultra in Rise From The Ashes Run North in Durham, a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Finishers earn themed medals, goody bags and vegan snacks at aid stations.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Explore scenic canal and riverside trails at the Kirkstall Calverley Cutter and Kirkstall Bridge 10 km on 24 January 2026, with 10 km and 16 km options. Multi terrain undulating routes, marshals and water refill stations make this a lively..

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Run a 10 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest, featuring undulating singletrack, steep zig zags and a fast descent to the finish. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series with on the night prizes and series points up for grabs.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

The North of England Cross Country Championships come to Pontefract Race Course on 24 January 2026, with races for U13 to senior athletes on a challenging parkland course. Chip timing and club colours required, entries close 18 January.

Take on The Half & Half 10 km on 25 January 2026 at Sowerby Bridge for a split terrain challenge. Rugged muddy trails and obstacles give way to a tarmac finish, entries are limited to 100 and hoodies are available to pre order.

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Explore Wilton Woods and Lazenby Bank East at a regional orienteering event on Sunday 25 January 2026. Varied courses for all abilities, car sharing encouraged, and a few on the day entries may be available subject to map availability.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

On 31 January 2026, run under the stars through Kielder Forest at the Lonesome Pine Trail Run, a 17 km trail with lakeside flats, steady climbs and flowing mountain bike descents. Earn series points and compete for on the night prizes.

Flat, timed laps along the River Mersey at Hardy Farm, from 5k to ultra on a 5.3 km 3.28 mile out and back loop you can repeat within seven hours. Choose a bespoke finisher medal, refuel at a well stocked aid station and support Manchester..

Hoofstones Fell Race in Todmorden covers 8 miles with 425 m of climb across the Pennines, testing navigation skills. Race HQ is the Staff of Life pub where post race refreshments and prizes await; entries accepted pre entry or on the day.

Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn serves up scenic but rugged coastal trail running from Saltburn Learning Campus, with marathon, half marathon and 10k distances. Expect self supported navigation, coastal views and a rewarding challenge for adventur..