York
Trail Running Calendar near York 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near York for 2026-2027! We've gathered 104 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 5.6 km off road trail race on Post Hill with two motor bike hill climb sections, muddy terrain and entries open to ages 16 to 80 plus.
A single 4.5 to 5.0 mile undulating cross-country lap at Temple Newsam Country Park as part of the five-race PECO XC League; season tickets are available online for £17.
Trail races of 13.2, 20.5 and 34.0 miles around Otley and Ilkley featuring notable hilltop views, mandatory kit requirements and checkpoint support.
Trail races along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall on 14 Nov 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances; online entries closed, pay on the day cash only.
An hourly backyard ultra in Leeds where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one competitor finishes alone and is declared champion.
A 20 km fell race in the North York Moors with 500 m ascent, based at Levisham Village Hall on 15 November 2026; day-entry is available and minimum age is 18.
A 10.5 km forest trail run in Meanwood with muddy, technical paths, 200 m elevation and a marshalled road section; finishers receive complimentary soup.
Leeds MoRun at Roundhay Park on 15 November 2026 offers 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances to raise funds and awareness for Movember. The event includes chip timing, finisher medals and a fancy dress competition.
December 2026
Trail event near Otley on 12 December 2026 with 12, 19 and 32 mile routes, trackers, three checkpoints, finish medals and on-course refreshments.
A festive day at Normanby Hall with 5k and 10k trail runs, a 3k family ChristMESS and a Santa team challenge raising funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
Race 2 of the PECO XC League at Pontefract Park features an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country course; season tickets are £17 and require England Athletics club affiliation.
A hilly, multi-terrain 7 mile Boxing Day race around Otley Chevin from Guiseley with chip timing and a choice of a technical shirt or tree planting for finishers.
A multi-terrain 10 km race through Studley parkland and woods in Ripon on 28 December 2026, with limited entries, prize categories and a local charity collection.
January 2027
Race 3 of the PECO XC League at Middleton Park, Leeds on 3 January 2027, a single undulating cross country lap of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles with season ticket entry.
Trail races at Harewood House, Leeds offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon across the estate, canicross friendly, chip timing and a £5 parking charge.
A 10 Miles multi terrain trail race within Temple Newsam Estate featuring mud, hills and a new one lap course, with finisher T shirt, medal and prize categories.