Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2025-2026

Start the year with the 19th Hangover Hike, a friendly social walk and run from The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury on 1 January 2026. Circular 10, 17 or 21 mile routes share a main refreshment checkpoint and welcome walkers, runners and dogs.

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.

Enjoy the Farm Loop Wolds Edition, a six hour looped trail near South Elkington with rugged 5.45 km laps through mud, roots and puddles. Run as many laps as you like and earn a finisher medal and goody bag.

Join Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League on 4 January 2026 at West Park and Beckett Park, Leeds. Tackle a lively single lap of roughly 4.5 to 5 miles over undulating terrain and soak up the club competition atmosphere.

Run beneath the stars in the Moonriver Night Race through atmospheric Dovedale valley. This 9.5 km fell course mixes riverside trail, woodland climbs and rolling paths for a thrilling nocturnal challenge.

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.

Run the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 from Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile mixed surface route with memorable moorland scenery. Unmarked but supported with GPX and mandatory kit, finish with a meal while supporting local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a 42 mile ultramarathon from Slaidburn across the rugged Bowland fells. Prepare for winter terrain, on course aid and GPS tracking, and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

Take on the Round Sheffield Run: Winter, a multi stage trail enduro in Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages and a mix of runnable trails and walking links. Enter solo or as a pair and enjoy post race food, Thornbridge beer and a finisher med..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Join the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race on Sunday 11 January 2026, a 26.5 km self navigated trail through forest and open heath with 540 m ascent. Limited to 150 runners, it is a technical winter challenge.

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.

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a 24 mile route over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb, requiring navigation and self sufficient kit. Starts in Marsden, finishes in Edale and benefits Woodhead Mountain Rescue.

Punk Panther Green Gateways offers scenic off road trails around Leeds, starting and finishing in Otley, with distances from 14 miles to a 34.1 mile ultra. Limited to 200 runners, the event features checkpoint support, vegan options and ITR..

Tackle the Hebden, a challenging winter trail around Mytholmroyd in the South Pennines with 15 or 22 mile routes and over 4,000 feet of ascent on the long course. Run by Halifax Sea Scouts, it includes en route refreshments and a finish mea..

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.