Trail Running calendar near Ullswater 2025-2026

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Kick off the year with Captain Cooks Races in Great Ayton, North York Moors, a scenic yet testing 8 km course with 318 m of climb. Open to adults and juniors with pre entry or on the day entry, this lively New Year challenge suits solo runn..

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..

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.

Kick off January with the Brampton Trail Run, a scenic 7 km undulating trail on Brampton's edge with a bespoke finisher medal and free event photos. Expect off road mud so wear trail shoes for a lively 7 km challenge.

Start the year with Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails South at Whinlatter Forest on Sunday 4 January 2026. Enjoy scenic, less technical forest trails with chip timing and the option to run with up to two dogs or solo.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and winding over clifftops, coastal paths and through woodlands before finishing with a lap of Churchill Playing Fields track. Undulating single lap with buff.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition 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..

Brave a deep winter fell run to the summit of Hedgehope and back, an approx. half marathon with a fully marked route and marshals. Expect wintry conditions and warm soup waiting at the finish.

Take on a winter trail at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January 2026 with a half marathon or 10k on undulating woodland trails. Expect mud, forest views, warm post race soup and a bespoke mug.

Run across the stunning 1,000 acre Harewood House estate on 10 January 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and lively chip timing for a memorable winter trail experience.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

Take a flat, fast run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath in Skipton with distances from 5K to ultra, great for PBs or relaxed runners. Celebrate at the finish with sweets, cake and a bespoke finisher's medal on a fully supported wa..

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a classic linear fell run across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder from Marsden to Edale with seven checkpoints including trig points. Entries are limited and pre entry is required, with profits to Woodhead Moun..

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Join the Ashington 10K Trail Run on Sunday 11 January 2026 for a scenic 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Enjoy flat woodland trails, lakeside paths and a canicross friendly vibe with medals at the finish.