Trail Running calendar near Stanley 2025-2026

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Join the Guisborough Woods Fell Race, a tough 5.5 mile three lap forest course with steep climbs and technical slippery descents. Part of the Dave Parry Lets Run Winter Series, it welcomes seniors, teams and juniors.

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race on 28 December 2025 in Wooler, Northumberland. A scenic 5 mile loop from the Cheviot Centre with about 800 ft of climbing on marked trails for an invigorating winter run.

Join the Booze Run on Sunday 28 December 2025 in Arkengarthdale for a scenic 9 km trail through the Yorkshire Dales with rewarding climbs and a pub checkpoint in Booze. Friendly atmosphere, on the day entries welcome and prizes for first ma..

Explore York on foot at New Earswick Urban on Sunday 28 December starting at New Earswick Bowling Club. Choose from five courses ranging from family friendly to challenging urban routes, including a junior and family course. Entries close 2..

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill on 31 December. A muddy 6.7 mile loop with about 1000 ft of ascent, capped entries and a bottle of Daleside beer included.

Kick off 2026 at the Wooler Vertical 1k Trail Race on 1 January in Wooler. This 4 miles out and back climbs 1000 feet to the top of Humbleton Hill from The Cheviot Centre for a bold New Year trail challenge.

Start the year with the Nine Standards fell race in Kirkby Stephen on 1 January 2026, a challenging 8 mile course with 549 m of climb across classic Cumbrian hills. Pre entry is required and full FRA kit is mandatory.

Celebrate New Year with the classic Captain Cooks Fell Race in Great Ayton on 1 January 2026. A challenging lap to Captain Cook's Monument across steep muddy trails and forest, organised by volunteers with proceeds to charity.

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Start the year on the North Yorkshire coast with Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect sea views, testing climbs, on course support and a finisher medal with a technical T shir..

Hardmoors 30 is a challenging winter trail run from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way and Cinder Track, finishing at Fylingdales Village Hall. Expect rugged coastal cliffs, 30 miles with 1040 m ascent, aid stations and strict kit rul..

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.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 with NAV4 on 3 Jan 2026, a scenic 20+ mile recce from Buckden toward Mallerstang with minibus support and iconic ridge views. Places are limited to 12 so book early.

Challenge yourself on the Brampton Trail Run: a scenic, undulating 7 kilometre off road route in Cumbria on 4 January 2026. Expect muddy trails, a finisher medal, and a friendly event village with coffee and photos.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South on 4 January 2026, a scenic off road 5K and 10K through south Whinlatter Forest. Bring your dog or go solo on runnable forest roads and trails with chip timed results.

Run a scenic 12 kilometre coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track at Churchill Playing Fields. Undulating clifftops, coastal paths and muddy woodland deliver an adventurous route with brilliant..

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..