Trail Running calendar near Washington 2025-2026

The Drop in Kendal sends runners blindfolded to a secret drop point and challenges them to get back to Podda & Wren Coffee Roasters without maps or GPS. Pick 10 or 15 mile routes and test your navigation and endurance in this offbeat challe..

Take on the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat, a 55 mile winter ultra around the Cheviot hills with a scenic loop, GPS tracker and 24 hours to finish. Expect rugged terrain, memorable views, prizes and a finisher t shirt and medal.

Take on the Really Wild Boar fell race on Sat 6 Dec 2025 in the York Dales, a 9 km challenge with 450 m of climb through classic fell terrain. On the day entry is £10 and includes soup and a roll. Register at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.

Join the WILD DEER running session at Land of Oak & Iron on 7 December 2025 for a 75 minute coached workout suitable for all abilities. Expect interval work, hill efforts and varied running over 5 to 7 miles with a friendly group vibe.

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 in Grizedale Forest offers scenic 5K and 10K runs on forest roads and trails with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed and dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, event is full.

Join the Wycoller Wander on Sun 7 Dec 2025 for a scenic 6 mile trail with 850 ft of climb across the South West Pennines. Fancy dress is encouraged with a Heroes and Villains theme and proceeds support the BemoreLaura foundation.

Join a 75 minute all abilities coached run through Derwent Walk Country Park, blending interval drills and hill efforts over 5 to 7 miles. Coaches provide practical tips to build fitness and confidence in lovely surroundings.

Join the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley on 13 December 2025 for a festive trail challenge over 12, 19 or 32 miles on a surprise course that changes each year. Expect rugged country trails, a lively finish and medals and event tees..

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10 km traffic free trail through Rising Sun Country Park, featuring woodland climbs and a mainly downhill finish. Eco friendly event with a memento and a well marked, marshalled course.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Join the festive Fell Em Doon 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025, a flat traffic free two lap trail ideal for a brisk winter run. Enjoy a well marshalled course, on site first aid and a warm finishers pack with a mug and medal.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Tackle the classic Simonside Cairns fell race near Rothbury on Sun 14 Dec 2025: 11 miles with 540 m of ascent and counting toward the North East Fell Running Championships. Entry on the day £10 includes soup and a roll; teams welcome.

Run into the night on an unmarked rough route to Chapelfell Top in the Silent Night Race. This 6.6 km out and back with 370 m of climb requires navigation, strict kit and pre entry, making it a real test for experienced fell runners.

On 20 December take on the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra, a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale climbing seven summits and finishing with beer or mulled wine and sourdough pizza. Tough, scenic and hugely satisfying.

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Calverley Chaos is a Christmas edition 12 km trail race along the Calverley Millennium Way, taking in canal towpath and countryside views and based at The Railway Inn in Leeds. Entry is limited to 100 runners so book early.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.