Trail Running calendar near Otley 2025-2026

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water in a choice of a half marathon or 10K, with kilometre markers and friendly course support. Entries include chip timing, free photos and a finisher medal to celebrate your effort.

Rudolph's Romp is a 25 miles winter route from Brantingham across the Yorkshire Wolds, with woodland trails, rolling hills and views of the Vale of York and the Humber. LDWA East Yorkshire event with checkpoints, food and a post run meal.

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..

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.

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..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race will take place in Mytholmroyd on Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run 6 miles.

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.

Explore a magical 11.1 km winter trail around Stonyhurst College on the Tolkien Trail, through ancient woodlands, riverside views and historic bridges. Enjoy chip timing, medal, event village and prizes for top finishers and best fancy dres..

Moors the Merrier 21 is a festive 21 mile circular run around the moors of Hebden Bridge with challenging climbs and stunning winter views. Fully supported and featuring Santa hats and a bran tub tradition, entries are limited and a waiting..

Take on Valhalla Winter Run 2025, a festive six hour timed trail at the University of York with 2.2 mile undulating laps so you can stop after any lap or carry on. Enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag, cake and mulled wine.

Join the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley on 13 December for a festive mystery course with 12, 19 and 32 mile options. Checkpoints, trackers and a strict kit list keep the small field safe while final route details are emailed.

Join the 20th Regular Irregular on 13 Dec 2025 for a scenic walk or run around Holmfirth from Brockholes Village Hall. Pick up to three loops of 11.6, 7.2 or 4.2 miles over moorland and town, with snacks and a finish meal.

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..

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.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail 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 opti..

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.

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.

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The c..

Join Run to the Rising Sun 10k at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December for a scenic, marshalled trail with one summit and mainly downhill running. Finish with snacks, a memento and wild flower seeds; bring a drink container.

Silent Night is a challenging night fell race to Chapelfell Top across rough pathless ground, run entirely in the dark and demanding strong navigation skills. Strict kit and proven navigation experience are required, making it a true winter..