Trail Running calendar near Whinlatter 2025-2026

The Drop - Kendal is a unique and challenging UK race held in Kendal, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. The event is inspired by military-style endurance and navigation challenges, where runners..

Join the Crag Fell Handicap in Ennerdale on 6 December. This scenic 2.5 mile out and back to the summit features staggered handicap starts for a friendly, competitive fell run.

Wild Deer Running Session at Land of Oak & Iron on Derwent Walk offers a friendly, all-abilities running session led by qualified coaches. Set along the Land of Oak & Iron site, the workout features interval-based training with hill efforts..

Event The Beacon Bash takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, starting and finishing at Appley Bridge Scout Hut, Appley Lane North, WN6 9AD. The event raises funds for Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan. Entries are £20 plus booking fe..

Join Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on Sunday 7 December 2025 for scenic forest trails with views across Coniston Water. Pick 5K or 10K chip timed routes with individual starts and run with up to two dogs on suitable harnesses.

Take on Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk canicross in Whinlatter Forest, running as many 7 km laps as you can within roughly eight hours of daylight. Trails are rolling, the vibe is friendly, and the mountain forest setting is spectacular.

Event details The Cairnsmore Hill Race is scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025 at Muirfad Farm, Palnure, Newton Stewart, DG8 7BA. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and holds a permit from the Scottish Hill Runners a..

Run the Winter Tolkien Trail at Stonyhurst College: an 11.1km winter trail through Mount Doom, riverside paths and ancient Fangorn Forest. Expect chip timing, pro photos, a finisher medal and a lively event village to warm up afterwards.

Tackle 21 miles of Hebden Bridge moorland on this scenic circular run or walk with competitive and walkers options. Entries limited to 275; checkpoints, clubhouse meal and a festive Santa hat finish add to the fun.

The Fell Em Doon Festive 5 Km will take place in Ashington on Sunday 14 December 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with opti..

Run to the Rising Sun is a scenic 10k trail at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one summit then mostly downhill over gravel, grass and woodland paths. Traffic free and marshalled, finishers get a memento and wild flower see..

Event details The Silent Night Race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and takes place on Friday 19 December 2025 in the St. John’s Chapel area of Weardale. The course is an out-and-back fell route to Chapelfell Top (703 m). The distance i..

Tackle a winter ultra of 65 km and 2000 m ascent from The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale, across remote footpaths and summits. Self navigate, refuel at hot feed stations and celebrate with pizza at the finish.

Enjoy a winter trail in Kirkby Lonsdale on 5 km, 10 km or 20 km routes through footpaths, riverbanks and fells with Lune Valley views. Festive finish treats include Santa hats, hot drinks and mince pies or a finisher beer for longer routes.

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

Event details The Wobbly Christmas Pudding is a mixed trail run of 13 km held on 21st December 2025. The course includes some hills and is described by the organiser as suitable for a range of abilities and in varied weather conditions. The..

Take on the Stoop fell race at Penistone Hill on 21 December, an 8 km moorland loop with festive flair as every finisher gets a Santa hat and a Curly Wurly. Organised by Wharfedale Harriers with chip timing; full kit may be required.

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

Clowbridge 5k - NYD! is a New Year’s Day trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, Lancashire. The course is two anticlockwise laps of the reservoir’s trail path, totaling 5 km with about 25 m of elevation. Open to runners aged 1..