Trail Running calendar near North Yorkshire 2025-2026

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

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.

Join the Stanbury Splash, a scenic 12 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park, with 400 m climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, entries are limited and prizes include Soreen loaves and vet awards.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham for a scenic trail Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views; walkers welcome. Pick laps in a 7 hour window from 3km to 50km, with aid stations, vegan options and themed medals.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Pick 10 km or 16 kilometres along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire on mixed towpath and trail. Marshalled and marked, the cupless winter race has refill stations and extras so bring your own bottle and warm waterproofs.

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

Light up your night at the Dalby Forest Head Torch Challenge, a fun 5 mile trail race through atmospheric singletrack and woodland. Expect muddy, adventurous terrain and a lively community vibe for runners of all abilities.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

The North of England Cross Country Championships come to Pontefract Race Course on 24 January 2026, with races for U13 to senior athletes on a challenging parkland course. Chip timing and club colours required, entries close 18 January.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tigger Tor is a classic winter fell race from Fox House on 25 January 2026, taking runners across Houndkirk, Burbage and Hathersage Moors in a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigation and mandatory kit make it a true fell challenge.

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

Flat, timed laps along the River Mersey at Hardy Farm, from 5k to ultra on a 5.3 km 3.28 mile out and back loop you can repeat within seven hours. Choose a bespoke finisher medal, refuel at a well stocked aid station and support Manchester..

Hoofstones Fell Race in Todmorden covers 8 miles with 425 m of climb across the Pennines, testing navigation skills. Race HQ is the Staff of Life pub where post race refreshments and prizes await; entries accepted pre entry or on the day.

Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn serves up scenic but rugged coastal trail running from Saltburn Learning Campus, with marathon, half marathon and 10k distances. Expect self supported navigation, coastal views and a rewarding challenge for adventur..

Take on the Dovedale Big Daddy on 1 February 2026, an AL fell race in the Peak District covering 20.4 km with 1370 m ascent and nine steep climbs through the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Entries close 29 January and are limited to 250.

Run scenic trails at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, winding through Deer Park and abbey ruins. Choose 5 km, 10 km or half marathon; canicross friendly with one well controlled dog and finishers get a medal and snack.