Trail Running calendar near Kirkoswald 2026-2027

A Category AS fell race around the West Pennine Moors above Darwen covering 6 km with 305 m of ascent, based at The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods and raising funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

A 27 km AL Fell Race at Barley Village Hall on 21 November 2026, with 1473 m ascent. Navigation skills and required kit are mandatory; entries run from 1 July to 31 October and minimum age is 18.

A 5 km fell race in Litton and Upper Wharfedale with about 362 m of climb on 21 November 2026, featuring a new course from 2024 and a programme of junior races from under 9 to under 17.

Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

The Bog Trotter 10k is a trail run on a loop course through a Blackpool country park, passing nature reserves and local landmarks. Participants must be over 18, and all finishers get a medal and snacks. Entries close on 28 November 2026.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course, with mandatory safety kit and a 120 team limit plus wait list.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A winter ultra from Ingram Village Hall across the Cheviot hills of about 55 miles, organized by Cold Brew Events with GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit. Licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped miles from the event centre and must find their own way back using no maps or GPS. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile drops and optional live tracking.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Trail running event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with three checkpoints, mandatory kit and tracker provision for ultramarathon entrants. Entry minimum age 18 and a 100 person maximum field.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

A winter hill race in the Southern Galloway mountains covering 17.50 km with 800 m ascent. The route climbs via the Door and Knee of Cairnmore to the Cairnsmore of Fleet trig before a long descent to the finish at Muirfad Farm.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.