Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Gill 2025-2026

Take on a winter ultra around Pendle Hill from Barley with 45 mile and 30 mile options across moorland and villages, offering big climbs and stunning views. This popular, fully marked challenge is currently full so join the waiting list.

Tackle scenic but rugged trails around Harrogate and through Nidd Gorge at the Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle on 7 February 2026. Choose from a half marathon, 20 mile or 34 mile course with big climbs and full aid support.

Join the Duergar Nightcrawler, a 10 mile night trail through the fabled Simonside Hills near Rothbury on 7 February 2026. Tackle rugged trails under headtorch light and enjoy an event buff plus a cup of mulled wine afterwards.

Event details Its Grim Up North Running stages Grim Leodis on 08/02/2026 in Kirkstall, next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, just off Wyther Lane. The main loop is approximately 6.5 miles and the event is organised as a..

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 8 February 2026 at Grizedale Forest for chip timed 10K and 6K runs on wide forest trails. Dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, this scenic event blends challenge and great views.

Run a scenic Half Marathon or 10 km through quiet country lanes of the Lorton Valley with Lake District views, starting and finishing near Cockermouth. Friendly event with live chip timing, medals and post race goodies for all finishers.

Run the Whinlatter Moon Runner 10k under head torches through Whinlatter Forest near Keswick. A very hilly, waymarked night trail with eco friendly touches, a keepsake memento, free photos and wildflower seeds.

The Billing is a winter trail around Rawdon and the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter, about 14 km of undulating trails with memorable climbs and winter views. Limited to 100 runners, the marked course asks for trail shoes and your own water..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with o..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling aro..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail..

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Enjoy the Northumberland coast at Bamburgh on 21 Feb 2026 with four trail distances over sand and dunes. Fully waymarked courses, electronic timing and instant results make this Endurancelife day perfect for racers and scenic runners.

Join the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 for scenic 12 or 25 mile runs or walks through the Yorkshire Dales. Organised by LDWA, it has staffed checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal for a friendly community challenge.

Explore a scenic 10 mile trail on the Lykewake Walk through the North York Moors, with moorland and coastal views toward Whitby and Scarborough. Limited to 50 runners, navigation is on you and every finisher gets a bespoke medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run through Whinlatter Forest on 28 February 2026 for a runnable, undulating 5K or 10K in the dark. Head torches are required and dogs are welcome with individual starts to give pups space.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Challenge yourself on Ilkley Moor at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026. This testing 8 km fell course features steep, rocky descents and requires prior experience, with junior races held on the same day.