Trail Running calendar near Thornthwaite 2026-2027

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.

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

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.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

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.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.

A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal.

A themed night trail in Rivington with reflective course markers, required head torches and rough, muddy terrain. Options include a 10k, a Half Marathon and a free 1k kids event for children of participants.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

A winter trail challenge from Barley, Lancashire offering waymarked 45 mile and 30 mile routes across South Pennines moorland with required winter kit and route maps provided.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

A roughly ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

Trail races of 13 and 26 miles based at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre in the Lake District, on undulating forest tracks with varied terrain, mandatory kit requirements and timed cut-offs for the marathon distance.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.