Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2025-2026

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in the Yorkshire Dales on 21 November 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km senior course with about 362 m of ascent. Enjoy post race teas, coffees and cakes plus fun junior races for all ages.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Shake off winter on scenic forest trails at Dalby Forest with marathon, half and 10km options for all abilities. Enjoy live chip timing, bespoke medals, Wild Deer merch and post race snacks amid North York Moors views.

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.

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 in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

Run the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker near Otley on Saturday 12 December 2026, a festive trail event with mystery routes and scenic West Yorkshire climbs. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles, enjoy small field camaraderie, checkpoint food options an..

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.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

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.

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..

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..

Winter trail challenge on the Pendle Way from Barley with full 45 mile and shorter 30 mile options across moorland and Pendle Hill. Demanding navigation and climbs reward experienced runners and benefit local charities.

Run the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks on a guided weekend from Horton in Ribblesdale with bunkhouse accommodation, coaching and event photos. Runs are at a social group pace and suit recent marathon or ultra runners seeking a scenic, challen..

Push your limits on the inaugural 31.3 mile MTC GLAISTIG ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport as Day 2 of MTC SCOTIA. Limited to 40 starters, all finishers get a bespoke medal and champions receive trophies.

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.

Take on the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a 38.1 mile single day ultra from Lancaster to Wigan on 12 July 2029. Limited to 40 runners, this compact end to end stage pairs rugged terrain with an intimate yet epic atmosphere and a Black Anise fi..