Trail Running calendar near Kilburn 2025-2026

Take on the Beacon Bash, a charity challenge supporting Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan, across just over 20 miles of scenic but testing footpaths and 2345 ft of ascent. The marked route is self navigated with a mid route water sto..

Explore Greenhead Park and nearby streets in a fun urban orienteering using the MapRun app, with courses from short family routes to longer challenges. Meet in the Community Room beside Greenhead Park Café for maps and registration.

Join Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley for 32 miles, 19 miles or 12 miles of scenic trail on a mystery route with hearty climbs. Finish amid festive camaraderie and collect a medal and event T shirt to celebrate your run.

Moors the Merrier is a festive winter run or walk around the wild moors of Hebden Bridge, offering a challenging 21 mile circular route with stunning upland views and plenty of mud. Embrace the season by wearing a Santa hat and bringing a w..

Take part in the 20th Regular Irregular on 13 December around Holmfirth with up to three looped routes starting and finishing at Brockholes Village Hall. Walk or run, enjoy tea, snacks and a finish meal, and soak up moorland and village tra..

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.

Explore a magical 11.1 km winter trail around Stonyhurst College on the Tolkien Trail, through ancient woodlands, riverside views and historic bridges. Enjoy chip timing, medal, event village and prizes for top finishers and best fancy dres..

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

Join this 10k trail through Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one big climb and mainly downhill running across gravel, grass and woodland paths. Every finisher receives a race memento and a packet of wild flower seeds.

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park for a festive day of scenic trail running through Chorlton Water Park and along the River Mersey. Pick a short trail or the marathon and finish with a medal or opt to have 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..

Run the PECO Cross Country League at scenic Pontefract Park on an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5 miles. Club rivalry and a lively winter race atmosphere make this a must for cross country runners.

Join the festive Fell Em Doon 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025, a flat traffic free two lap trail ideal for a brisk winter run. Enjoy a well marshalled course, on site first aid and a warm finishers pack with a mug and medal.

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.

Join the A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run at Durham for a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Run as many 7 km laps as you like and earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

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..

Take on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter ultra of about 38 miles and 2000 m of climbing starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. This low support unmarked route demands strong mountain navigation and self reliance.

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..

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 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.