Trail Running calendar near Pontefract 2025-2026

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Knaresborough for scenic countryside 10K and half marathon morning runs. Friendly weekend events with pay on the day entry, jumble medals, hot food and a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Run the Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs around Otley, following waterside trails past seven reservoirs and scenic spots like Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile routes with checkpoints and finishers food plu..

Tackle 102 miles around Manchester linking iconic canals, starting and finishing at MediaCity Salford Quays. Limited to 250 runners with a 30 hour cutoff and full aid support for a classic late September ultrarunning adventure.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the Orton Fell Race on Saturday 26 September 2026 in Orton, Cumbria. A punchy 10 km with about 258 m of climb welcomes seniors and juniors for a lively community race with teams and on the day entry.

Join BOFRA's Malham Charity Relays in Malham on Sunday 27 September 2026 for a fun fell relay that mixes all ages into teams on the day. Pay on the day, tackle a short punchy climb to Cawden Hill and help raise money for charity.

Take on the Waddington Fell Race in Lancashire on Sunday 27 September 2026, a challenging 11.3 km course with 415 m climb across well marshalled upland terrain. Entry on the day at the Village Club with proceeds supporting Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Stuart Learmouth Memorial Undulator in Wirksworth, Derbyshire on 27 September, a scenic but testing 13.7 km fell race with 457 m ascent across quarries, trails and Harborough Rocks. Pre entry only, bring your own cup.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

Join the Cannock Chase Running Festival on 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley for scenic forest runs across half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timing, themed medals, free photos and a lively event village.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

Run Amberaid 30 or Petit Raid 20 on 17 October 2026, a figure of eight through the Amber Valley's scenic trails. Expect undulating climbs, self navigation via GPX and route notes, and a finisher medal for all who complete the course.