Trail Running calendar near Knypersley Reservoir 2025-2026

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Moonriver Night Race is a 9.5 km night fell run in Dovedale with 345 m ascent across riverside and woodland trails. Based at The Old Dog in Thorpe, this torch lit night run requires advance entry, offers team prizes and has limited places.

Join Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House on 10 January 2026 for scenic 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through woodlands and parkland. Canicross friendly with medals, merchandise and chip timing for every finisher.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

Round Sheffield Run Winter is a one day multi stage trail enduro around Endcliffe Park, covering about 20 km of trails. Run solo or as a pair, enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festive finish with food and beer.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.

Run the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 in North Yorkshire along flat canal towpaths, with distances from 5K to ultra so every runner can join. Finishers get a bespoke medal and sweet post race treats.

Run a fast, accurately measured 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January, three laps of scenic pathways with trophies and a bespoke medal. The family friendly race supports Umbrella Fair Northampton and accepts on the day entries.

The Trigger Fell Race is a classic high moorland challenge from Marsden to Edale across Kinder and Bleaklow with seven checkpoints and trig points. Pre entry only and full fell kit required, proceeds benefit Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Tackle the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race, a scenic 26.5 km off road fell challenge across Cannock Chase with five checkpoints and self navigation. Limited places and rugged trails make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a scenic trail race from Otley through Leeds green spaces on Saturday 17 January 2026, with distances from 14 to 34.1 miles. Expect challenging off road terrain, welcoming checkpoints and a lively finish festi..

Take on a rugged off road challenge in Mytholmroyd with 22 or 15 mile routes, the long course rising over 4,000 ft and demanding navigation and winter kit. Includes refreshments, a finish meal and support for retirees; places are limited.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a 12 km fell race across Penistone Hill Country Park with about 400 m of climbing, muddy stream crossings and open moorland. A scenic, scrappy finale to the Woodentops series for adventurous runners.