Trail Running calendar near Wincle 2025-2026

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The c..

Tackle mud, hills and panoramic views at the Mortimer Forest Trail Race with a rugged 10 mile route or a shorter 4 mile option. The full course includes the Big Dippers, a climb to High Vinnalls and a downhill finish over the Welsh Marches.

Calverley Chaos is a festive, muddy 7.5 mile trail run along the Calverley Millennium Way with roughly 200 m of ascent. Starting and finishing at The Railway Inn and capped at 100 entrants, it offers a friendly local challenge for trail lov..

Beyond the Lune Winter Editions at The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale offers scenic 5, 10 and 20 km trail runs from a venue with brewery and coffee roastery. Finish with a hot drink and mince pie plus an adult finisher beer.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Take on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter ultra of about 38 miles and 2000 m of climbing starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. This low support unmarked route demands strong mountain navigation and self reliance.

Join PieAthlon on 20 December for a lively 6 km trail run from The Dusty Miller in Huddersfield with three pie tasting stations and Longwood views. Fancy dress is encouraged; medals for all and prizes for top finishers and best costume.

Join the festive Gaddesby Gallop on 20 December 2025 for a spirited village run and a warm post race gathering at Gaddesby village hall. Entries are online only and race numbers are collected at the hall on race day. Dogs are not permitted.

Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: tackle a 65 km trail loop around Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m of ascent on 20 December 2025, navigating mainly footpaths and bridleways. Two checkpoints offer hot feeds and the finish serves pizza, crumb..

The Stoop is a short festive fell race on Penistone Hill near Haworth, part of the Woodentops series and chip timed for seniors. Tackle about 8 km with climbs, bring full kit if required, and enjoy a Santa hat and Curly Wurly at the finish.

Take on the Chevin Chase on Boxing Day: a challenging, hilly mixed terrain 7 mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Now in its 46th year, this festive race raises funds for local charities.

Take on a scenic 10k through the historic Rauceby Estate on 27 December 2025, winding past Rauceby Hall and parkland. Enjoy a festive post Christmas challenge on a family owned country estate with wide paths and countryside views.

Tackle the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025, a scenic mixed surface challenge from Ludlow Castle to Kington through forests, limestone tops and ridges. Choose the 30 mile Ultra or the Croft 15 for a memorable winter adventure.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Join the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on January 3 for a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail. Finishers earn a Wolf Moon medal and can warm up with cake and hot drinks by a campfire.

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.