Trail Running calendar near Kirkbymoorside 2025-2026

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.

A thrilling night time fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, testing navigation and grit across 6.6 km of rough pathless terrain. Strict kit and experience rules make this a challenging but well managed adventure.

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.

Test your winter grit at the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent across seven summits and rugged terrain. Hot feed stations and a finishers drink await.

Join the PieAthlon for a fun 6 km trail run around Longwood with pie tasting at three stations and plenty of mud, mischief and the notorious bog of doom. Fancy dress is encouraged, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top runners an..

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 festive, muddy 7.5 mile trail run along the Calverley Millennium Way with roughly 200 m of ascent. Starting and finishing at The Railway Inn and capped at 100 entrants, it offers a friendly local challenge for trail lov..

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.

Join festive trail runs through Chopwell Woods on 21 December with 1 mile family, 4 mile and 8 mile options welcoming all ages. Canicross friendly, with medals and mince pies for finishers for a merry post run celebration.

The Stoop is a lively 8 km fell race near Haworth on 21 December 2025 at Penistone Hill Country Park. Tackle heather climbs and boggy returns, grab a Santa hat and Curly Wurly, and enjoy tea, coffee and festive prize giving.

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.

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.

Run a scenic yet testing 5.5 mile fell race in Guisborough Woods with 376 m of climb, part of the Dave Parry Lets Run Winter Fell Race Series. Junior races, on the day entry, prizes and refreshments make it a great day for clubs and familie..

Join the Booze Run in the Yorkshire Dales: a scenic 9 km fell race with 280 m climb through Arkengarthdale, a checkpoint in Booze and a pub finish at The Red Lion. Expect mince pies, hot drinks and small prizes for top finishers.

Challenge yourself on the Bilberry Fields Winter fell race in the South West Pennines on 29 December 2025. A classic 7.4 km course with about 371 m of climb finishes back at the Hare and Hounds pub for refreshments and prizes.

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill, a scenic but testing 10.8 km loop across moorland, mud and climbs. Finishers get a bottle of Daleside beer and a warm community vibe.

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.

Start 2026 with the Nine Standards Fell Race on 1 January in the wild North Pennines from Kirkby Stephen. This 12.9 km, 549 m climb course runs on an improved route so enter in advance and bring full kit.

Kick off the year with Captain Cooks Races in Great Ayton, North York Moors, a scenic yet testing 8 km course with 318 m of climb. Open to adults and juniors with pre entry or on the day entry, this lively New Year challenge suits solo runn..