Trail Running calendar near Whitby 2026-2027

Tackle the Hardmoors 15, a scenic 17.5 mile circular trail from Robin Hood's Bay along the Cleveland Way. Expect coastal views, rewarding climbs and friendly checkpoints on a limited entry event.

Hardmoors 30 is a winter trail race from Robin Hood's Bay along dramatic cliff top sections of the Cleveland Way, covering about 30 to 32 miles with roughly 3400 ft of ascent. Entries were limited and this edition is now full.

Join the Deepdale Dash, a charity 5 mile trail in Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice on 3 January 2026. Enjoy riverside paths, woods and technical trails with boggy sections; bring trail shoes and a reusable bottle.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 on 3 January 2026 with NAV4, covering about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Open to all, limited to 12 places; entry £30.

Run a scenic 12 kilometre coastal trail in Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track at Churchill Playing Fields. Undulating clifftops, coastal paths and muddy woodland deliver an adventurous route with brilliant..

Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League takes runners to West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026 for an undulating single lap of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles. Club teams race in men's and ladies divisions with HQ at The Dalesman.

Join CLOK for lively team score orienteering at Hardwick Park on Sunday 4 January 2026, with 30, 45 or 60 minute map based courses for all abilities. Low entry fees, chip hire and car sharing make it easy to take part.

Embrace winter trails in scenic Hamsterley Forest with half marathon and 10k options, a mix of gravel tracks, twisting singletrack and occasional mud. Eco friendly race goodies, safety support and stunning woodland views make this a must.

Explore over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland at Harewood House on January 10 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with chip timing and finishers medals plus Wild Deer merch.

Join Scarborough Rock on 10 January 2026, a scenic LDWA East Yorkshire challenge offering 26 mile and 16 mile routes along coast and countryside. Checkpoints supply food and drink and finishers receive a badge, certificate and a meal.

Run a canicross 10k or Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 10 Jan, on waymarked trails and a friendly forest HQ. Only 70 places; entrants get a bespoke mug, hot soup and free photos while safety rules protect dogs and runners.

Join the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 for scenic towpath and park runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Aireville Park, with distances from 5 km to ultra. Finishers receive a bespoke medal plus sweets, chocolate and c..

A classic winter fell race in Commondale, North York Moors, featuring 8.3 km and 220 m of climb starting from the village hall. Entry on the day and a friendly winter series vibe make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Run the Ashington 10K Trail on 11 January and enjoy a scenic, relatively flat 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Woodland and lakeside trails, a finisher medal and canicross friendly entry make it ideal for winte..

Orienteering at Beverley Westwood on Sunday 11 January offers runnable common land, small woods and some climbs across courses for all abilities from White to Brown. Golf greens are out of bounds and dogs are welcome under control.

Take on winter fell at Giggleswick School on 11 January 2026 with a testing 6.2 km course and 135 m of climb to challenge your trail legs. Advance entry via Helm Hill is required and juniors are welcome to join shorter races.

Run Punk Panther Green Gateways in Otley on 17 January 2026 for scenic off road trail running through the Green Gateways and Meanwood Valley corridors. Distances of 14.0 miles, 20.0 miles or 34.1 miles, limited entries and finisher T shirt.

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Cod Beck to Helmsley with experienced leaders and sweepers, checkpoints en route and soup at the finish. Expect winter moorland conditions so bring warm, waterproof kit and essentials.

Tackle Hebden 2026 in Mytholmroyd on 17 January with 15 or 22 miles of demanding winter terrain and big climbs. Enjoy on route refreshments and a warm finish but bring winter kit and navigation skills.

Green Gateways is a trail run around Leeds on the Greenway and Meanwood Valley Trail, threading near city parks and green spaces. Pick 14, 20 or 34 mile routes with checkpoints and trackers for a rewarding urban trail adventure.