Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

A December trail event from Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, tracker options and a mandatory kit list, finishing at Otley Cricket Club with food, a medal and an event T-shirt.

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.

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 Christmas-themed day at Normanby Hall with festive trail runs of 5k and 10k, an untimed 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh Team Challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, bobble hat and a goody bag with vegan options.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals and a bobble hat for finishers, with aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

Silent Night is a 6.6 km night fell race involving 370 m of ascent on pathless ground. This self navigated event requires documented experience and specific safety equipment for the climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

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 festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

A night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes with chip timing and a bespoke medal for all participants. A virtual option is available with medal posted in advance.

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.

A Christmas Shakeout run organised by DalesRunner on Sunday 29th December in the Northern Yorkshire Dales, presented as a seasonal trail run on marked routes within the DalesRunner event programme.

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..

Trail races in Otley on 2 January 2027 offering Half Marathon (14.0 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles) on the Green Gateways route with checkpoints, trackers and mandatory kit. Maximum 200 entrants, minimum age 18.

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.

A chip-timed, fully marked trail event at Grizedale Forest offering two dog-friendly distances. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; up to two dogs per runner are allowed on suitable harnesses.

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.