Trail Running calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027

A 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race through Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park in Leeds, with chip-timed prizes and fundraising for St Gemma’s Hospice.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

A six hour timed circuit in Penistone on an old railway route offering distances from 5 km to an ultra with lap aid stations and finisher medals.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

An evening trail race at National Trust Lyme on 25 August 2026 featuring a single 10K lap with 272 m of ascent, free park admission and on site food vendors.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

A midweek fell race near Bury covering about 6.5 km with 400 m of climb, held at the Hare & Hounds. The event allows teams, requires a minimum age of 16, and has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff at Moorbottom Road.

Pop up trail running event in Kirkstall with 5 km and 10 km races, licensed by the Trail Running Association under UKA rules, with food and a jumble medal for runners.

An 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

Trail races from half marathon to 50 miles around Skipton following Pennine Way and Dales Way with mandatory kit and checkpoint support.

A six hour looped trail challenge in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where participants choose how many approximately 5.45 km laps to complete.

Seven hour timed event on the River Wear in Durham offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultras, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid.

Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.

Two lap 5 km around Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026, walking children and dog friendly with limited parking and a medal for participants.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.