Trail Running calendar near Pendleton 2025-2026

Tackle scenic trails at the Delamere Forest 21k or 42k on Sunday 22 November 2026, with routes through Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail. Enjoy a well marshalled, sustainability focused event set among beautiful woodland.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a festive trail run in Otley with a surprise mystery route and handicap starts based on past pace. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles and finish with a medal, T shirt and hot food.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Tackle the Pendle Way in a day from Barley, a winter waymarked trail through stunning South Pennines scenery for runners and walkers. Choose 45 miles or 30 miles, expect big climbs and bring required winter kit.

Spend a guided trail weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks at a steady social pace, with runnable descents and scenic hiking. Bunkhouse stays, expert coaching and photos included for seasoned trail runners.

Take on the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a 38.1 mile single day ultra from Lancaster to Wigan on 12 July 2029. Limited to 40 runners, this compact end to end stage pairs rugged terrain with an intimate yet epic atmosphere and a Black Anise fi..

Tackle the inaugural MTC Blue Caps, a 35.5 mile single day ultra from Wigan to Tarporley on 13 July 2029. Limited to 40 starters, this scenic but demanding event offers a finisher medal and strict pacing to keep you moving.