Trail Running calendar near Pontefract 2026-2027

A short evening fell relay on the Otley Chevin and Danefield terrain, run by Horsforth Fellandale. The course is about 3 miles with c. 558 ft of ascent and entries for 2026 are via an online form with a pre entry closing date.

A category BS fell race of 6.4 Kilometres at Thurlstone Gala in South Yorkshire on 9 July 2026. Single lap, undulating course, entry £6 with a 150 runner limit and cash prizes including record bonuses.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle runs Jul 10 to 12, 2026 with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids obstacle races. It is a Trifecta Weekend allowing completion of the three main distances in one weekend.

A multi-day gravel and trail running festival at Duncombe Park with a Friday 6 km night loop and Saturday 10 km, 20 km or 30 km routes, timed mystery segments, on-site camping and festival amenities.

A 10 km adventure run with cargo nets, walls, monkey bars and a water slide near the Lake District. The event is part of a village Festival of Sport and includes shorter runs and family activities.

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

A point to point trail event of just over 40 miles from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar village, run on a handicap system. Mandatory safety kit is required and the route is unmarked and partly remote.

Phoenix Blaze in Manchester is the second race of a 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park. Timed laps on a 5.3 km out-and-back course let participants cover distances from a single lap up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A 11.1k trail run at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026 with 528 ft of elevation, passing woodland, historic bridges and the River Ribble. Organised by Stonyhurst Experience with on site parking and race goodies for finishers.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A short 1.6 km hill race with 95 m of climb on Sugar Lane in Rainow on 11 July 2026, held as part of the Rainow Village Fete. Open to runners aged 8 and over with entry on the day.

A charity trek at Tittesworth Reservoir offering 10, 20 and 30 mile routes, team entry options and a mandatory kit list. Proceeds support a climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene project in Bangladesh.

A 5k mud obstacle course at Lincolnshire Showground featuring climbs, crawls and slides, organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants must be 13 or older; fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, and a medal is awarded on completion.

A fundraising Pretty Muddy 5k at Temple Newsam on 11 July 2026, featuring a single-lap obstacle course across grass and paths. Wave starts run every 15 minutes; participants must be 13 or older and the event is organised by Cancer Research..

The The Sting Backyard Ultra will take place in Richmond (North Yorkshire) on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.

A 50K trail ultra from Whitby to Pickering that follows railway lines and passes eight stations, with 3322 ft of elevation. The course is mixed terrain with four marshaled checkpoints, a 13 hour cut off, and walkers are welcome.

A circular self navigation event from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales, covering about 17 miles with 2,000 ft elevation. Participants collect two cards on route, use three aid stations and must carry mandatory kit.

A 9.7 km fell race with 247 m of climb around Peak Forest on 12 July 2026. Entry costs £8 in advance or £10 on the day, free parking is provided, and the route is marked with marshals and post-race refreshments.