Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2026-2027

Silent Night is a night-time, unmarked fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top. The course is 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, requires navigation and strict, extensive mandatory kit.

A winter mountain ultra on 19 December 2026, the 38 mile circuit around Helvellyn starts and finishes at Askham and includes about 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route requires navigation and entries are limited to 200 starters.

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.

A festive trail running event in Chopwell Woods near Gateshead with family one mile, 4 mile and 8 mile courses. Live chip timing, finisher medals and refreshments; one controlled dog per runner allowed.

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Night-time 5 km and 10 km runs at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 with chip timing and a virtual option that includes a mailed medal. Reduced accompanied entry is available for 6-17 year olds.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A stripped-back navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location and must find their way back to the event centre on foot. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile challenges and optional live trac..

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..

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Experience an 17.5 mile circular trail race starting and ending at Robin Hoods Bay. This winter event features 1700 feet of ascent and takes runners through the scenic North York Moors with a medal for all finishers.

Experience a 31 mile winter ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way cliff tops and Cinder Track. Starting from Robin Hoods Bay, this circular route offers 3400 feet of ascent with a 11 hour time limit.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

Trail races at Harewood House in Leeds run through over 1,000 acres of grounds with 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon distances; canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

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.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

A winter ultra trail in Barley, Lancashire offering a full 45 mile circuit or a 30 mile alternative for runners and walkers, with waymarked routes, GPX files and required winter kit.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Road races in Cockermouth with a half marathon and 10km through the Lorton Valley, live chip-timing, no cut-off time, and finishers receiving a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.