Trail Running calendar near Skipton 2025-2026

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Tackle PECO XC League Race 5 at Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 Feb 2026, a cross country test of about 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain. Club runners contest men's and ladies divisions in this popular regional league.

Run scenic, runnable trails through East Yorkshire countryside with 4 mile and 8 mile Canicross options for runners and their dogs. Electronic chip timing, medals for all finishers and special dog awards make this a fun event.

Smurf Run North is a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with gorgeous Durham Cathedral views. Run 3 km to ultra, earn a themed medal and enjoy riverside trails with aid stations and vegan snacks.

Tackle Midgley Moor on 15 February 2026, a 5 mile fell race near Halifax across moorland with steep climbs and navigation challenges. Pre entry or on the day entries; FRA kit is mandatory and teams of three welcome.

Hoppits Hill Fell Race in Mirfield, West Yorkshire is a 5 km single lap fell with 210 m of climb, ideal for hill runners. Junior races join the Yorkshire Junior Championship; pre entry and limited on the day places available.

Take on the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 with 12 or 25 mile routes through the Yorkshire Dales from Cracoe Village Hall. Well stocked checkpoints and a finish meal welcome runners and walkers 16+.

Tackle the Flower Scar Fell Race in Todmorden, a 13.3 km route with 660 m ascent over steep climbs, moor and fast Pennine paths. Expect rough terrain, strict winter kit rules and post race food and prizes.

Doctors Gate Fell Race in the Peak District is a classic 12.7 mile course with about 1000 m of climb across open moorland where navigation matters. Open to adults with on the day entry available, it is part of the FRA English Champs.

Join a scenic 5 mile or 10 mile run around Derwent Reservoir on 22 Feb 2026, featuring trails, woodland and a full reservoir lap on closed roads for the 10 mile. Finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and snacks, and the 5 mile allows..

Run the Eckington Epic, a 7 mile self guided trail around Eckington and Marsh Lane near Sheffield with woodland trails, rolling farmland and some climbs. Starts and finishes at Green Lawns Community Centre and suits runners who enjoy naviga..

Run the Knype Pools 5 on 22 February 2026 with Biddulph Running Club, a scenic 5 mile trail loop around Knypersley Reservoir. Support the mayor's chosen charity and enjoy a friendly pre race fun run and community atmosphere.

Take on Mr Sparkle's Dark Un, an 8.1 km night fell race around Tockholes with stiff climbs, open moorland and muddy descents under headtorch light. Limited to 100 runners, entry supports Bolton Mountain Rescue and the Red Cross.

Tibthorpe Loop is a circular half marathon in the Yorkshire Wolds on 28 Feb 2026, with undulating, easy to follow trails. It starts and finishes at Field House Camping with eco perks like a plantable medal and tree planting for finishers.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50 mile trail around Chester, linking the Sandstone Trail, Delamere Forest and Helsby Hill within a 17 hour cut off. The 2026 event is sold out and mandatory kit plus a GPS tracker are required.

Challenge yourself at the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a 24 mile route with 3,900 ft of climb across wild moorland around Dovestone Reservoir. Fully supported with four checkpoints; event is full but a wait list is open.

Run under the stars at Whinlatter Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Bring up to two dogs or go solo, pack a head torch and enjoy a chip timed, marked forest course.

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

Run the Inov8 High Cup Nick Fell Race in Dufton on 28 Feb 2026, a scenic 15 km out and back to High Cup Nick along the Pennine Way. Entry supports the village hall and includes registration at the hall plus homemade soup and roll.

The Wingerworth Wobble is a 4.66 mile trail race through fields woods and rolling hills in Derbyshire. Expect a marked course, a runnable hill finish, a finisher medal and refreshments while supporting local causes.