Trail Running calendar near Tow Law 2026-2027

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

Winter trail event in Otley with 12, 19 and 32 mile options. Three checkpoints, supplied trackers for ultrarunners, compulsory kit list and finish medal and T shirt with vegan and gluten free food available.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A 21 mile circular winter run or walk from Mytholmroyd Community Centre over Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Erringden moors, with mandatory winter kit, a Santa hat and a small gift for the Bran Tub, plus a hot meal and showers after th..

Three loop walk and run event around Holmfirth from Brockholes Village Hall offering routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry places are limited and the event includes refreshments and a finish meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

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 night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

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.

The Stoop is a senior fell race on 20 December 2026 at Penistone Hill Country Park featuring a 4.9 mile course to the Standing Stone and back, part of the Wooodentops Race Series with chip timing and team entries.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

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.

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.

The The Booze Run will take place in Langthwaite on Tuesday 29 December 2026.

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 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.