Trail Running calendar near Pontefract 2025-2026

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run held in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The race starts and finishes at Holmesfield Village Hall, Dronfield, and features a scenic loop through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys. Runners navigate undulating co..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors, starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full marathon (29 miles), a half marathon (16.5 miles), and a 10k (8.3 miles), with respe..

The Bradway Blitz is a scenic seven-mile trail race held at Bradway Community Hall on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Sheffield, Derbyshire. This self-guided loop course takes runners through beautiful woodland paths, rolling farmland, and includes a few challenging hills, offering..

The Ribble Runfest, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Cafe by the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with mainly flat, hard..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, dating back to the 19th century. This challenging 3.4-mile (5.4 km) race features a steep 1001-foot (305 m) climb, running from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. Known for its short..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1,175 ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms pub. Runners ascend through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, then traverse t..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with a route passing York College. The event encourages camaraderie, featuring a section where runners..

The Lotherton Hall Trail Race is an 8.5-kilometre summer evening trail run held near Leeds, starting and finishing at Lotherton Hall. The course features a gently undulating single lap through arable farmland, woodland, and close to Hook Moor Wind Farm, utilizing quiet tracks and footpaths between L..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the scenic Six Dales Trail to Pateley Bridge and back. The race offers multiple distances: half marathon (13 miles), 20 miles, 32 miles, and an ultra 50-mile option, with elevation gains ranging from 1,7..

The VJ Day Challenge is a timed running event held in Hull at Poorhouse Lane, featuring a 6-hour challenge where participants can run distances from 5k up to an ultra marathon. The course is a flat, out-and-back route along a tarmac path on an old railway line, with a lap measuring 4.37 miles. Short..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and ancient woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and walkers, the ro..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic running event held near Newhey, Rochdale, featuring a 10-kilometer circular route around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs. The course includes bridleways and an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a mix of twists, turns, and varied terrain with not..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vikin..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile trail event held in Settle, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run, walk, or mountain bike the hilly loop, which starts and finishes at North Ribblesdale RUFC. The course features well-marked trails and marshals, tr..

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers an exciting opportunity for runners to participate in scenic 5K and 10K races. Set in Bingley, this pop-up series features a relaxed atmosphere where participants can enjoy a jumble medal, a drink, an..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a fell running event held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The race covers a 5.5-mile course that takes runners off-road through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route features a scenic and..

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a scenic and challenging trail marathon held in the Pennines, starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm in Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. Covering 43.6 km with 3,814 feet of elevation, the course features stunning trails through woods, reservoirs, and the National Tru..