Trail Running calendar near Marsden 2025-2026

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race in Haworth, a lively 10.7 kilometres over hilly, muddy terrain with at least one stream crossing. Fancy dress and a complimentary bottle of Daleside Old Legover add festive fun..

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.

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Join the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on January 3 for a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail. Finishers earn a Wolf Moon medal and can warm up with cake and hot drinks by a campfire.

Kick off the year with the Deepdale Dash, a lively 5 mile trail run around Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice. Tackle muddy tracks, woodland trails and a stream crossing while enjoying on route aid, photos and a keepsake.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition atmosphere.

Run beneath the stars in the Moonriver Night Race through atmospheric Dovedale valley. This 9.5 km fell course mixes riverside trail, woodland climbs and rolling paths for a thrilling nocturnal challenge.

Tackle winter trails through 4,900 acres of Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Expect undulating woodland paths, stunning valley views and marshaled aid stations to keep you going.

Run across the stunning 1,000 acre Harewood House estate on 10 January 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and lively chip timing for a memorable winter trail experience.

Run the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 from Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile mixed surface route with memorable moorland scenery. Unmarked but supported with GPX and mandatory kit, finish with a meal while supporting local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a 42 mile ultramarathon from Slaidburn across the rugged Bowland fells. Prepare for winter terrain, on course aid and GPS tracking, and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

Scarborough Rock offers scenic 26 and 16 mile coastal and moorland routes from Scalby Parish Hall, passing Oliver's Mount. Popular LDWA event with checkpoints, food and a finishers meal; currently full with a waiting list.

Take on the Round Sheffield Run: Winter, a multi stage trail enduro in Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages and a mix of runnable trails and walking links. Enter solo or as a pair and enjoy post race food, Thornbridge beer and a finisher med..

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.

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depend..

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a 24 mile route over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb, requiring navigation and self sufficient kit. Starts in Marsden, finishes in Edale and benefits Woodhead Mountain Rescue.

Join the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race on Sunday 11 January 2026, a 26.5 km self navigated trail through forest and open heath with 540 m ascent. Limited to 150 runners, it is a technical winter challenge.

Punk Panther Green Gateways offers scenic off road trails around Leeds, starting and finishing in Otley, with distances from 14 miles to a 34.1 mile ultra. Limited to 200 runners, the event features checkpoint support, vegan options and ITR..

Join a guided recce of around 25 miles along the scenic Hardmoors route from Osmotherley to Helmsley on 17 January 2026. Run in led groups with checkpoints, winter support and a warm soup and drinks finish, with a return bus option.