Trail Running calendar near Quernmore 2025-2026

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Take on the Winter Tolkien Trail Race, 11.1 km of scenic trails around Stonyhurst College passing rivers, a historic aqueduct and ancient woodland. Enjoy chip timing, pro photos, a free medal and buff plus prizes and best fancy dress.

Join round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 13 December 2025 for a classic cross country test across traditional terrain. Team and individual races across all ages make it a great day for clubs and runners of every lev..

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park for a festive day of scenic trail running through Chorlton Water Park and along the River Mersey. Pick a short trail or the marathon and finish with a medal or opt to have a tree planted.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Run the PECO Cross Country League at scenic Pontefract Park on an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5 miles. Club rivalry and a lively winter race atmosphere make this a must for cross country runners.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

A thrilling night time fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, testing navigation and grit across 6.6 km of rough pathless terrain. Strict kit and experience rules make this a challenging but well managed adventure.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Test your winter grit at the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent across seven summits and rugged terrain. Hot feed stations and a finishers drink await.

Join the PieAthlon for a fun 6 km trail run around Longwood with pie tasting at three stations and plenty of mud, mischief and the notorious bog of doom. Fancy dress is encouraged, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top runners an..

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a festive, muddy 7.5 mile trail run along the Calverley Millennium Way with roughly 200 m of ascent. Starting and finishing at The Railway Inn and capped at 100 entrants, it offers a friendly local challenge for trail lov..

Join the Cragg Vale Christmas Score Event on 20 December 2025 at Cragg Vale Church for a fun 90 minute orienteering challenge. Visit controls to collect points, enjoy a bacon or vegan bap, and support Cragg Church refurbishments.

Challenge Loopy Latrigg in Keswick, a scenic yet demanding 8 km / 5 mile course with 460 m of climb around Latrigg as part of the Kong Winter Series. Expect mud, big views and a lively winter race vibe; pre entry required.

Join festive trail runs through Chopwell Woods on 21 December with 1 mile family, 4 mile and 8 mile options welcoming all ages. Canicross friendly, with medals and mince pies for finishers for a merry post run celebration.

The Stoop is a lively 8 km fell race near Haworth on 21 December 2025 at Penistone Hill Country Park. Tackle heather climbs and boggy returns, grab a Santa hat and Curly Wurly, and enjoy tea, coffee and festive prize giving.

Join the Santa Dash on 21 December for a festive 4 mile trail run around Horwich, Bolton, with medals for finishers and prizes for best fancy dress. Dress up, enjoy spot prizes and festive fun for all abilities.

Take on Orrest Sun Up in Windermere on Sun 21 Dec 2025, a bracing one mile climb to Orrest Head with stunning Lake District views. Entry on the day from The Phoenix Centre is £5 with donations supporting local community charities.