Trail Running calendar near Whitby 2025-2026

Chopwell Moon Runner 10k is a head-torch trail race held at Chopwell Woodland Park, a 360-hectare woodland on the edge of Gateshead. The 10-kilometre course runs on well-marked footpaths, forest trails and a bridleway, with occasional views of woodland sculptures. The route is new for 2025 and suits..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run takes place in Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham. It offers two distances: 53km and 25km. The 53km loop runs along Derwent Walk and Waskerley Way to Waskerley Reservoir, across moorland to Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope, then back via Muggleswick Moor, Derwent..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 1 & Ghostly 1 Mile at Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The event features seven distances from 5k to a full Ultra, plus the Ghostly 1 Mile, designed for all abilities. The course is a flat, out-and-back canal route with lakesi..

Endurancelife North York Moors is a trail-running event wholly within the North York Moors National Park, based near Ravenscar. It offers four distances — 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra — with courses using sections of the Cleveland Way. The routes are rich and varied, set on moorland and gr..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 2 & Ghostly 1 Mile, a Halloween-themed trail event in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The Sunday offers seven distances, from 5k up to an Ultra (two half marathons plus 10k) and a Ghostly 1 Mile children’s/family run. The entire..

Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell race organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It begins at Wycoller Country Park and finishes outside the Fleece Inn on Haworth Main Street. The course covers about 13 km (8.1 miles) with roughly 351 m (1,152 ft) of climb, offering a..

Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge (2025) takes place in Penistone along the Trans Pennine Trail. This 6-hour running event uses a flat, lap-based course with each loop about 6.55 miles. Runners may complete as few or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, with all finishers earning a bespoke..

The Turnpike Trot 10k and Rabbit Run 5k are trail races held on Sunday 26 October 2025 at Danby Lodge National Park Centre, Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB. Both courses are marked and marshalled. The 10k course is a double loop of the 5k. The event holds an ARC permit: ARC/25/0181. Entry limit..

Piglove By The River is an evening running event in Leeds at Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd LS10 1EE. Races offered: 5km and 10km, with elevation around 193m (633ft). The course features public footpaths, riverside trails, and tarmac, with the 5km following 2.5km out-and-back along the Trans Penn..

White Rose Ultra is a 30-mile ultra-marathon weaving through Yorkshire’s Calder Valley. The route combines rugged trails with steep climbs, rolling country roads, tracks and lanes, offering dramatic valley views and enchanting villages. It promises a well-supported course, with thoughtfully placed a..

Post Hill Challenge is a 5.6 km off-road race held on the trail paths of Post Hill, featuring two ascents of the famous Post Hill motor bike hill climb. The route is muddy in parts and slippery on the hill, with fell shoes recommended. Open to ages 16 to 80+, the event takes place at Troydale Social..

The Tommy Runs return to Seaham, County Durham, centered at the Tommy War Memorial statue on North Terrace. The event offers 5km and 10km options, with routes along the sea-front featuring a mix of road, promenade, and some trail sections. The 5km route is on closed roads with only 80 feet of elevat..

Gunpowder Plod is a multi-distance running event on York’s Knavesmire. Runners can select 1, 2, or 3 loops of the familiar 5k loop, with each loop about 1 kilometer long; most of the surface is a paved service track, with roughly 1 km of grass per loop. The event has a welcoming, family-friendly atm..

The Soyland Moor Fell Race is scheduled for Sunday 2 November 2025 at the Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TA. The course distance is 13.5 miles with 1,300 ft of ascent. Minimum age to enter is 18 years. Entry fees are: affiliated £14, non-affiliated £16, and entry on the day £18..

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire (HG5 8DP). The races use a looped trail of 6.5 miles, with longer distances formed by completing a set number of laps. Distances on offer include: 10k (ish) Half marathon 20 miler (ish) Marathon..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1, a scenic autumn trail race near Otley, North Yorkshire. The highlight is a 6.6-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, with additional distances offered over the weekend (including half marathon, 20 miler, and mara..

Its Grim Up North Running’s Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 offers a choice of distances from a 6.6/6.7-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs to a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon. Based at the Swinsty/Fewston Reservoir Car Park in Otley, the course is a mainly off-road, undu..

Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge 2025 is a 6-hour, chip-timed running event on York Sports Village Cycle Track on Lakeside Way, York (YO10 5FG). Runners may complete as many or as few laps as they wish within the six-hour window, making it flexible and participant-centered. A Celtic Brigantia name and..

Moonlight Meander, a nocturnal trail race by Its Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP (North Yorkshire). Runners can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile loop through woodland under pitch-black skies, guided by head-torches, fairy lights, light..

Grim Reservoir Dogs, organized by It’s Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. The event offers two looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.6 miles, designed for running with your dog. Participants enjoy an early-morning atmosphere as they traverse scenic re..