Trail Running calendar near Swillington 2026-2027

A winter walking and running event in Holmfirth with three looped routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles from Brockholes Village Hall, offering refreshments, a finish meal and a certificate.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail runs, a 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a Santa team sleigh challenge raising funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where finishers receive a medal and a bobble hat. Distances range from 3 km up to 50 km with age based distance rules and an aid table each lap.

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 winter 15 mile trail race in the Lincolnshire Wolds with loadbearing and unweighted categories, strict cut-offs and GPX route files available; organised by Yellow Belly Ultras, entry fee £35.

A night time fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top covering 6.6 km with 370 m ascent. Unmarked route and off path navigation are required and entrants must show experience and carry extensive mandatory kit.

A winter ultra around Helvellyn of about 38 miles with 2000 m of ascent on unmarked mountain terrain. Entry is limited and requires navigation skills, full winter kit and self reliance.

A fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park on 20 December 2026 covering 4.9 miles with about 700 feet of ascent. Seniors may be required to carry full kit; entry is available online for £9 or on the day for £10.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley offering 5k and 10k circuits plus a virtual option. All entrants are chip timed and receive a bespoke Solstice Strider medal.

Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC pavilion over a *7.8 km* course with 270 m ascent across woods, moor and fields. The route is on public rights of way, requires FRA best-practice kit, and raises funds for local charities.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

Timed laps along a flat riverside towpath at Hardy Farm with flexible distances and a pick your own medal. A vegetarian aid station runs all day and the first 90 participants receive a microfibre towel.

Forest canicross at Grizedale Forest with marked 10K and 6K loops, chip timing and GPX files available. Up to two dogs per runner are allowed and there are no cut offs.