Trail Running calendar near Penrith 2025-2026

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Run through Whinlatter Forest on scenic, well marked trails with 5 km or 10 km options and dogs are welcome. Chip timing and downloadable GPS files make for a relaxed, family friendly race day.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Celebrate the new year with a fun map based score event at Hardwick Park hosted by CLOK on Sunday 4 January. Choose 60, 45 or 30 minute courses for a timed navigation challenge suitable for all levels.

Take on the Winter Wipeout, a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back to Ingram Cafe, roughly a half marathon. Fully marked and marshalled, it demands winter kit and grit, with hot soup waiting at the finish.

Run scenic winter trails in Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Take on wooded tracks, friendly race HQ and eco friendly touches at a popular event that often sells out.

Join Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House on 10 January 2026 for scenic 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through woodlands and parkland. Canicross friendly with medals, merchandise and chip timing for every finisher.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Run the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 in North Yorkshire along flat canal towpaths, with distances from 5K to ultra so every runner can join. Finishers get a bespoke medal and sweet post race treats.

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Join the Ashington 10K Trail Run on Sunday 11 January 2026 for a scenic 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Enjoy flat woodland trails, lakeside paths and a canicross friendly vibe with medals at the finish.

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a scenic trail race from Otley through Leeds green spaces on Saturday 17 January 2026, with distances from 14 to 34.1 miles. Expect challenging off road terrain, welcoming checkpoints and a lively finish festi..

Guided recce of about 25 miles of the Hardmoors 55 from Osmotherley to Helmsley on 17 January 2026, with big climbs and moorland views. This supported non race is led by experienced run leaders with sweepers, checkpoints and refreshments.

Take on a rugged off road challenge in Mytholmroyd with 22 or 15 mile routes, the long course rising over 4,000 ft and demanding navigation and winter kit. Includes refreshments, a finish meal and support for retirees; places are limited.

Run the L100 Recce 2 from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening section of the Lakeland 50 and 100 courses. This night recce is for confirmed 2026 Lakeland 50 or 100 entrants and includes coach transfer and on route support.