Trail Running calendar near Wakefield 2025-2026

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

Join the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash on 25 March 2026 in Barley for a challenging night trail across the South Pennines, marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers. Entry helps fund the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue charity.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Fremington Frenzy is an 11 km fell and trail run from Reeth with a stiff opening climb, technical rocky sections and a scenic riverside finish. Limited to 100 runners, the waymarked route offers aid stations and post race drinks and cakes.

DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire on 28 March 2026 is a tough 20 km trail with steep climbs and technical descents. Entries are capped at 200; the marked route has aid stations and mandatory kit checks so bring waterproofs and a cup.

Cleveland Survival 2026 is a 24 mile orienteering challenge across the North York Moors raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Join the classic Survival for rugged navigation, staffed checkpoints and a hot finish meal.

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Run the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the North Pennines and Nine Standards, finishing below Richmond Castle. Expect rugged, self sufficient adventure through spectacular Dales scenery.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultramarathon following Wainwright's coast to coast route across the northern edge of the North York Moors with about 1,600 m of ascent. Remote trails, hearty aid stations and a dramatic finish at Robin H..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Fraggle Run North is a signed trail run along the River Wear with stunning Durham Cathedral views and distances from 3 km to ultra. Try the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and earn a finisher medal plus distance pins.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Take on the updated Samaritans Way trail routes in Guisborough on 4 April 2026, with 10 km and 21 km options for runners and walkers. Enjoy countryside trails, a finisher T shirt and medal, and help raise funds for Teesside Samaritans.