Trail Running calendar near Saint John's Chapel 2026-2027

Dalby Forest Wild Winter Trail Runs on 29 November 2026 features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km through Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A trail 10 km loop through Marton Mere and past Blackpool Zoo on 29 November 2026, finishing in the grounds of the Village Hotel. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments are provided.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course. Full kit is mandatory and there is a 120-team limit; entry fee is £28 per team.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

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.

A roughly 55 mile winter ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland on 5 December 2026. The supported loop includes GPS tracking, a 24 hour limit, prizes including the Edwin Nelson Cup, and camping and parking options.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registrati..

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park with a 3.28 mile lap and a seven hour time limit. The first 50 entrants receive a limited edition yellow soft toy and one pound per entry is donated to The Sunnywood Project.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A trail event at Whinlatter with two loop options to Seat How, chip timed and marked. Dogs are allowed with specific harness and single dog rules on steeper sections.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Three trail distances around Otley and the Dales with checkpoints, live trackers and a mandatory safety kit list. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 100 runners.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A December 21-mile supported circular walk and run around the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, hot food at the finish and mandatory winter kit including a Santa hat and present for the bran tub.

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.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall Country Park on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail races, a family 3k Pyjama Express and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where participants choose their distance from a 3 km minimum to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat and a goody bag.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.