Trail Running calendar near Rosthwaite 2026-2027

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills, based at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland. The loop route can change with conditions; each runner receives a GPS tracker and has 24 hours to complete the course.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoint support, live trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit; minimum age 18 and maximum 100 entrants.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Tackle a classic winter hill challenge in Southern Galloway with 17.5 km and 800 m of ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet before a warming finish. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue, all profits support their work.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

A festive four mile fancy dress run around Horwich with chip timing, a Christmas themed medal and prizes for Best Fancy Dress. The family organised event features a fully marshalled route and a community focused atmosphere.

Join The Drop UK in Skipton for a daring navigation challenge: blindfolded and dropped at an undisclosed location you must find your way back without maps or devices. Choose 6, 10 or 15 mile options and hand in electronics at registration.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

The Trails and Ales New Years Eve Fell Race will take place in Rivington on Thursday 31 December 2026. You can run 7 miles.

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.