Trail Running calendar near Semerwater 2025-2026

Hardmoors 15 starts and finishes in Robin Hood's Bay, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail with coastal views and about 1700 ft of ascent. The event is shown as full; finishers receive a medal and a Hardmoors technical T shirt.

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a scenic but demanding 30 mile winter trail from Robin Hoods Bay along the Cleveland Way to Scarborough. Expect rugged moorland, dramatic sea views and a true test of endurance.

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.

Take on the Osprey Trail Run under the stars in Kielder Forest, a 22 km night trail across forest tracks and mountain bike trails. Race 2 of the Shadowlands series offers scenic, challenging off road running with prizes on the night.

Cheshire Cross Country Championships on 3 January 2026 at Kelsall Equestrian Centre, with races from Under 11 to senior and veteran runners over classic cross country terrain. Club athletes chase individual and team honours. Entries online.

Join NAV4 for a recce of the LAW75 middle section, about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Limited to 12 places, this scenic, possibly dark run visits Wensleydale, the Eden Valley and Pendragon Castle.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Run through Whinlatter Forest on scenic, well marked trails with 5 km or 10 km options and dogs are welcome. Chip timing and downloadable GPS files make for a relaxed, family friendly race day.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Celebrate the new year with a fun map based score event at Hardwick Park hosted by CLOK on Sunday 4 January. Choose 60, 45 or 30 minute courses for a timed navigation challenge suitable for all levels.

Run scenic winter trails in Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options on Saturday 10 January 2026. Take on wooded tracks, friendly race HQ and eco friendly touches at a popular event that often sells out.

Join Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House on 10 January 2026 for scenic 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through woodlands and parkland. Canicross friendly with medals, merchandise and chip timing for every finisher.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

Scarborough Rock invites runners and walkers to explore dramatic coastal and moorland scenery through Scarborough, including Oliver's Mount, with 16 and 26 mile options. Enjoy sea views, varied terrain and a warm finish with food and a fini..

Round Sheffield Run Winter is a one day multi stage trail enduro around Endcliffe Park, covering about 20 km of trails. Run solo or as a pair, enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festive finish with food and beer.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.