Trail Running calendar near North Yorkshire 2025-2026

Tackle a challenging winter fell race across Mytholmroyd moorland with sustained climbs, flagged route and technical sections. FRA licensed and kit checked, this scenic 6 mile course rewards bold navigation and grit.

Join a friendly all abilities group run on 7 December 2025 at Land of Oak and Iron, Derwent Walk with qualified coaches. Interval training with hill efforts covers roughly 5 to 7 miles in about 75 minutes for fitness and fun.

Join Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 for scenic forest runs with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed 5K and 10K loops with individual starts make this a relaxed dog friendly event for runners with or without dogs.

Take on the Beacon Bash, a charity challenge supporting Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan, across just over 20 miles of scenic but testing footpaths and 2345 ft of ascent. The marked route is self navigated with a mid route water sto..

Join Northwich Running Club for the Marbury Festive Fun Run on 7 Dec at Marbury Country Park, a flat 3 km loop for running or walking. Fancy dress is encouraged, Santa's Helpers will cheer you in and finishers get a Christmas medal and trea..

Explore Greenhead Park and nearby streets in a fun urban orienteering using the MapRun app, with courses from short family routes to longer challenges. Meet in the Community Room beside Greenhead Park Café for maps and registration.

Join Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley for 32 miles, 19 miles or 12 miles of scenic trail on a mystery route with hearty climbs. Finish amid festive camaraderie and collect a medal and event T shirt to celebrate your run.

Moors the Merrier is a festive winter run or walk around the wild moors of Hebden Bridge, offering a challenging 21 mile circular route with stunning upland views and plenty of mud. Embrace the season by wearing a Santa hat and bringing a w..

Take part in the 20th Regular Irregular on 13 December around Holmfirth with up to three looped routes starting and finishing at Brockholes Village Hall. Walk or run, enjoy tea, snacks and a finish meal, and soak up moorland and village tra..

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Take on the Winter Tolkien Trail Race, 11.1 km of scenic trails around Stonyhurst College passing rivers, a historic aqueduct and ancient woodland. Enjoy chip timing, pro photos, a free medal and buff plus prizes and best fancy dress.

Join Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk at Whinlatter Forest on 13 December for a canicross endurance event where solo and pair teams cover as many 7 km laps as daylight allows. Scenic tracks, big climbs and friendly support await you and your dog.

Join round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 13 December 2025 for a classic cross country test across traditional terrain. Team and individual races across all ages make it a great day for clubs and runners of every lev..

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

Join this 10k trail through Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one big climb and mainly downhill running across gravel, grass and woodland paths. Every finisher receives a race memento and a packet of wild flower seeds.

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park for a festive day of scenic trail running through Chorlton Water Park and along the River Mersey. Pick a short trail or the marathon and finish with a medal or opt to have a tree planted.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Run the PECO Cross Country League at scenic Pontefract Park on an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5 miles. Club rivalry and a lively winter race atmosphere make this a must for cross country runners.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Join the A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run at Durham for a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Run as many 7 km laps as you like and earn a themed medal and bobble hat.