Trail Running calendar near Rotherby 2025-2026

Tackle the Cardington Cracker on 7 December, a classic Shropshire fell race across 14.5 km with big climbs and stunning views. Rugged trails and village camaraderie make this a memorable winter challenge but places are limited so pre entry..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race on Sunday 7 December 2025 offers a tough 6 mile route with 500 m ascent across classic Pennine terrain near Hebden Bridge. Pre entry and full FRA kit are required.

Celebrate the season at the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park, a festive 10k, 5k and junior race around the reservoir on mostly flat trails. Enjoy medals, photos and fancy dress prizes while supporting Shelter.

Join Northwich Running Club for the Marbury Festive Fun Run on 7 Dec at Marbury Country Park, a flat 3 km loop for running or walking. Fancy dress is encouraged, Santa's Helpers will cheer you in and finishers get a Christmas medal and trea..

Explore Greenhead Park and nearby streets in a fun urban orienteering using the MapRun app, with courses from short family routes to longer challenges. Meet in the Community Room beside Greenhead Park Café for maps and registration.

Tackle the classic Gravy Pud fell race in the Peak District Sun 7 Dec 2025, an 8 km / 5 miles route with 305 m climb that visits rugged moorland and finishes at the Bulls Head in Tintwistle. A lively community event for experienced runners.

Tackle a scenic 3 hour mountain marathon across the Peak District moors, solo or in pairs with junior entries available. Pre entry only for this natural terrain challenge, with waterproof maps and post race hot drinks and flapjack.

Tackle a 10 km trail through Tatton Park on 7 December 2025, with undulating mixed terrain and a traffic free final kilometre. Enjoy a festive vibe, a bespoke finisher medal, prizes and support for charity MOVE.

Join the I Trailowy Marsz / Bieg dla Niepokalanej in Nottingham for a community trail run and march around the church with 3, 6 or 9 km laps. Enjoy a brief warm up, medals for early finishers and cake and coffee in the church hall.

Tackle up to three looped routes through moorland and towns around Holmfirth at the 20th Regular Irregular on 13 December 2025. Walk or run, enjoy snacks and a finish meal, and choose the distance that suits you.

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 Twas The Run Before Christmas at Brandon Country Park on 14 Dec 2025, a festive timed trail in Thetford Forest with 5k to ultra options and 4 or 6 hour formats. Multi terrain laps, aid stations, bespoke medals and virtual places make i..

Celebrate the season at Sherwood Pines with sprint and standard duathlons, new 5 km and 10 km trail runs and a family mile for kids. Finishers receive event T shirts, medals and festive treats in a dog friendly woodland.

BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park offers 11 km, half marathon and marathon trail routes along the River Mersey. Chip timed, the festive finish features mince pies, mulled wine and the choice of a medal or a tree planted.

Enjoy a festive run through Salcey Forest's tree lined trails with 10k, 5k and a junior fun run supporting Shelter. Expect mixed terrain, bespoke medals, free photos and a prize for best seasonal fancy dress.

Tackle a lively PECO Cross Country League race at Pontefract Park on 14 December 2025, featuring an undulating two lap course of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles. Expect competitive club racing and a buzzing winter XC atmosphere.

Take on a winter multi terrain challenge through Mortimer Forest on Sunday 14 December 2025, with muddy, hilly trails and scenic views toward the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons. Choose about 10 miles or a 4 mile route to suit your legs.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace and grouped by ability for an enjoyable outing. Explore varied woodland trails, spot wildlife and pick up friendly tips on trail running.

Test yourself on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a challenging 38 mile circuit from Askham around Helvellyn on the edge of the Lake District. Unmarked terrain and about 2000 m of climb demand fell running experience and sharp navigation, and th..

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..