Trail Running calendar near Methley 2025-2026

Event details Its Grim Up North Running stages Grim Leodis on 08/02/2026 in Kirkstall, next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, just off Wyther Lane. The main loop is approximately 6.5 miles and the event is organised as a..

Tackle 6.66 miles of rugged trail at St Aidan's Winter Beast in Leeds, with steep climbs, possible mud and a sluice crossing that rewards you with hilltop views. Limited to 300 runners, it is a tough, scenic off road challenge.

Choose from 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile options on undulating forest trails at Cannock Chase, ideal for spring marathon training. Enjoy scenic routes, free parking, bespoke medals and free race photos.

Run with your dog through scenic Grizedale Forest at the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on Sunday 8 February 2026. Choose a 6K or 10K forest loop with marked, chip timed courses and dog friendly rules for up to two dogs per runner.

Take on the Windy Hill Fell Race, a 12 mile moorland challenge with over 2000 feet of ascent starting and finishing at the Rams Head in Denshaw. Rugged winter trails require full fell kit and the finish offers hot soup and a runners meal.

Enjoy scenic trail running around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on Saturday 14 February 2026. Expect undulating countryside views, marked kilometres, chip timed results and a bespoke finisher medal.

Discover the Little Lake District on the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with 16 or 24 mile routes. Expect reservoir views, moorland climbs and welcoming checkpoint refreshments.

The Billing is a winter trail around Rawdon and the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter, about 14 km of undulating trails with memorable climbs and winter views. Limited to 100 runners, the marked course asks for trail shoes and your own water..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with o..

Enjoy scenic East Yorkshire trails at Trails and Tails on 15 February 2026, with 4 mile and 8 mile routes perfect for runners and Canicross teams. Finishers receive medals, prizes and onsite coffee for a cosy winter trail day.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Tackle wintry Peak District trails at INFERNO Winter Where the Hell Freezes Over, with snow, mud, rock scrambles and big climbs on self navigation routes. Options from 30 mile ultra to 6.6 mile 10k, with proceeds aiding local mountain rescu..

Tackle steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths at the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden, a challenging 13.3 km with 660 m of ascent. Winter conditions require full FRA winter kit, with prizegiving and hot food at Todmorden Cricket Club.

Join walkers and runners for the Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026, a scenic 25 miles or 12 miles route through the Yorkshire Dales from Cracoe Village Hall. Limited places make this a popular event and new entries are on a waiting list.

Explore a scenic 10 mile trail on the Lykewake Walk through the North York Moors, with moorland and coastal views toward Whitby and Scarborough. Limited to 50 runners, navigation is on you and every finisher gets a bespoke medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

On 28 February 2026 tackle 24 miles and about 3,900 ft of ascent across the wild Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, starting and finishing at Dovestone Reservoir. Enjoy scenic moorland trails, staffed checkpoints and warm soup at finish.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50, a 50 mile trail race around Chester weaving through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect varied terrain, live GPS tracking and a supported course with seven checkpoints.

Tackle the Tibthorpe Loop half marathon in the Yorkshire Wolds, an easy to navigate undulating trail with about 1,200 ft of ascent. Expect chip timing, vegan checkpoint food, a wildflower seed medal and a tree planted for every finisher.