Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2025-2026

Kick off the new year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury, choosing 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes you can shorten or lengthen at a central checkpoint. Walk or run with friendly support, checkpoints, snacks and a finisher certificate..

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2026, a scenic two lap trail around Clowbridge Reservoir. Friendly marshals, prizes and proceeds donated to local causes make this a festive community run.

Run beneath a wintry sky on the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon, a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and along the Five Pits Trail. Finish by the campfire with cake, hot drinks and a commemorative Wolf Moon medal.

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Moonriver Night Race is a nighttime fell run through the atmospheric Dovedale valley, starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe. Expect rocky riverside trails, a woodland climb and 9.5 km with 345 m of ascent under headtorch glow.

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.

Explore the wild Bowland fells in January with a challenging 13 mile trail around Slaidburn, offering about 2,000 ft of ascent and varied terrain. Support local foodbanks while enjoying a post race meal and a keepsake.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a winter 42 mile challenge starting and finishing in Slaidburn, with rugged trails, boggy climbs and 1,700 m of ascent. Four aid stations, GPS tracking and hot food keep you moving while proceeds support Morecambe Bay..

Take on the Round Sheffield Run Winter, a scenic multi stage trail around Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages across varied terrain. Celebrate at the post race festival with food, beer, photos and a finishers medal.

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depend..

Tackle the Montane Winter Spine, a nonstop 268 mile trail along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through wild winter moorland and mountain terrain. Expect long days, big climbs and checkpoints with hot food and shelter.

Tackle the 24 mile Trigger Fell from Marsden to Edale across Bleaklow, Black Hill and Kinder. Run for Woodhead Mountain Rescue in this classic winter fell challenge with rugged terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited places.

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Osmotherley to Helmsley, about 25 miles across classic North Yorkshire moorland. Small supported groups, checkpoints and hot drinks on arrival make this a great winter training day.

Hebden 2026 is a winter trail challenge from Mytholmroyd offering 22 mile and 15 mile routes with big climbs and stunning Calderdale scenery. Entries are limited to 500 and currently full with a waiting list opening.

Explore scenic off road trails around Otley and Leeds from half marathon to ultramarathon, with rewarding climbs and Meanwood Valley Trail views. Field capped at 200, finishers get a medal and event T shirt plus hot vegan friendly food.

Kick off the year at Sherwood Pines with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k and Junior Run through the scenic, multi terrain trails of Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Take on the Stanbury Splash, a hilly 12 kilometre fell race around Haworth with stream crossings and moorland views. As the Woodentops series finale entries are limited so book now for a proper Yorkshire challenge.

Take on the Crocodile Challenge at Ryton Pools Country Park, a timed six hour loop where you run as many laps as you like around scenic pools. Canicross and rucking welcome with dogs on short leads; finishers get a medal and a portion of fe..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances...

Run the scenic Tissington Trail through the Derbyshire Dales on a traffic free former railway, choosing a half marathon or 10k across a relaxed two day weekend. Enjoy wide hill views, gentle gradients and a welcoming race vibe.