Trail Running calendar near Kiplin 2025-2026

Join PieAthlon 2025, a fun 6 km trail from The Dusty Miller Pub with three pie tasting stations and scenic Longwood views. Expect muddy off road terrain, fancy dress, medals and prizes while supporting the local Scout Group.

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a Christmas edition 12 km trail race along the Calverley Millennium Way, taking in canal towpath and countryside views and based at The Railway Inn in Leeds. Entry is limited to 100 runners so book early.

Join the Cragg Vale Christmas Score Event on 20 December 2025 at Cragg Vale Church for a fun 90 minute orienteering challenge. Visit controls to collect points, enjoy a bacon or vegan bap, and support Cragg Church refurbishments.

Experience night orienteering at historic Oakwell Hall, navigating woods, parkland and formal gardens by headtorch as the Elizabethan manor glows nearby. Choose from four courses 1.1 to 4.0 km with on site support and a cafe for hot drinks.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.

Join Wharfedale Harriers on 21 December for The Stoop, an 8 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park with about 250 m ascent. Expect a festive vibe with a free Santa hat, post race tea and a Curly Wurly, and team entries welcome.

Join the Santa Dash on 21 December for a festive 4 mile trail run around Horwich, Bolton, with medals for finishers and prizes for best fancy dress. Dress up, enjoy spot prizes and festive fun for all abilities.

Take on Orrest Sun Up in Windermere on Sun 21 Dec 2025, a bracing one mile climb to Orrest Head with stunning Lake District views. Entry on the day from The Phoenix Centre is £5 with donations supporting local community charities.

Orienteering at Oakwell Hall country park on Sunday 21 December offers mixed woods, parkland and varied terrain for runners of all abilities. Novice and family courses include navigation help and hireable timing dibbers, so newcomers are we..

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Chevin Chase, a hilly 7 mile road and trail loop around scenic Otley Chevin near Guiseley. Chip timed and supporting local causes, finishers choose a technical shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Whinberry Naze fell race in Rawtenstall, a punchy 4 mile course with 229 m climb across Pennine fells. Enter on the day for a festive atmosphere, fancy dress prizes and a friendly post race vibe.

Take on the classic Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December 2025, a scenic out and back to the rocky summit. Expect steep stone steps, open fell running and a warm finish at Force Cafe, with pre entry and mandatory kit required.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Run the Guisborough Woods Fell Race on 27 December 2025 in North Yorkshire, an 8.8 km three lap course with 376 m of climb over steep, technical forestry trails. Hosted by Esk Valley Fell Club, it welcomes juniors and teams and ends with pr..

Tackle the Booze Run in Arkengarthdale on 28 December, a scenic 9 km fell race through wintry dales. Enjoy mince pies and a warming drink at the Booze checkpoint and celebrate back at The Red Lion pub.

Catch Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragon's Eye Red at Hardy Farm on Sunday 28 December 2025. Rock up and run on a flat 3.28 mile towpath loop through Chorlton Water Park, grab a finish memento and support Pennine Pen Rescue.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a lively 7.4 km fell race with about 371 m of climb through the South West Pennines near Todmorden. Race headquarters is the Hare and Hounds pub, with pre entry or entry on the day and post race refreshments.

Ring in the New Year at Penistone Hill Country Park with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race. Tackle a rugged 6.7 mile course with about 1000 ft of ascent, enjoy chip timing and a bottle of Daleside beer on collection. Pre entry only.

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the trails at the Bowstones Fell Race in the Peak District. This 11 km fell race from Higher Poynton climbs about 325 m, is pre entry only, and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.