Trail Running calendar near Pontefract 2026-2027

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: an approximately 16 km trail along canal and riverside paths including Calverley Cutting, and a fast, flat 10 km out-and-back on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, with marked routes and limited entry.

A head torch trail run on Dalby Forest's secluded single tracks. Get ready for a dirty, nocturnal adventure with awards for the top five men and women and a finisher's medal for all. Entry is limited and closes online.

A 10km race in Sowerby Bridge that starts on muddy trails and returns on tarmac. The course is one way, entries are limited to 100 runners, and an official hoodie can be pre ordered as the event memento.

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering approx. 45 miles or a 30 mile option for runners and walkers, waymarked across moorland and villages with required winter kit and navigation.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

A circular 14 mile trail half marathon across the Yorkshire Wolds on undulating, non technical terrain with GPX and marked junctions. Plantable wildflower medal, charity donations from entry fees, and a five hour overall cut off.

A trail half marathon on 21 February 2027 from Levisham Village Hall across North York Moors terrain and through the Hole of Horcum. The circa 13.1 mile route includes two checkpoints, a 5 hour limit, mandatory kit and limited places.

A 50-mile, 849 m-ascent trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, with seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory kit. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and requires prior marathon completion.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 include 5km, 10km and half marathon options with live chip timing and a three hour cut off. Routes pass through the Deer Park, Water Garden and the Abbey and the event is canicross friendly.

Part of the Kendal Winter League organised by Helm Hill Runners, Cunswick is a fell running event listed in the club's winter series. The club is based in Kendal and focuses on fell running and cross country.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A set of off‑road races around Saddleworth moorlands offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes with mapped courses, checkpoints and on-course refreshments. Entry fees include timing, medical cover and a post‑event meal.

Take the Fell is a trail running event at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 offering 10k and 20k routes with chip timing, signed courses, finishers medals and event photos; pre-registration and age limits apply.

Trail races at Leighton Hall use scenic farmland and coastal-inland trails in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape, offering a 10 km route and a 21 km half marathon with marked courses, water stations and an event village.

The Haworth Hobble will take place in Haworth on Saturday 13 March 2027. You can run 32 miles.

Two Crosses Circuit is a challenge event organised by East Lancashire LDWA, next scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is listed as an LDWA challenge event and falls within the association's usual challenge event framework of 20 to 100 miles.

A 50 km self navigating trail run based in Hayfield, following Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. The event offers a flexible start window, on course support, GPX navigation files and finishers eco..

An 18 km Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 m ascent, flexible start window and self-navigation using official finger posts. On-course snacks, HQ refreshments and finishers' eco-medals are provided.

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km laps on mixed terrain. Options include Saturday, Sunday or both days with combined results for those who run the double.