Trail Running calendar near York 2025-2026

Take on the rugged North York Moors at Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland, a scenic but demanding 27.5 mile trail marathon. Expect big climbs, unmarked routes requiring map reading, and coastal views in a friendly series atmosphere.

Celebrate Heart & Soul Racing's first birthday with a fun 4 km rave run in Newcastle with music and glow sticks. The run ends at Anarchy Brew Co for a private after party with live music, pizza and your first drink included for £5.

Push your limits on the Linacre Infini Trail Race, a six hour lapped event of 5 km circuits through scenic wooded valley trails with short climbs. Tackle as many laps as you can and earn a bespoke medal once you complete a lap.

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a..

The Roaches Fell Race is a challenging 15-mile out-and-back fell race held near Meerbrook Village Hall, featuring 3,700 feet of ascent. The course traverses a mix of roads, tracks, fields, and private land, including notable landmarks such..

Join Calder Valley Fell Runners for the Wadsworth Half Trog Fell Race near Hebden Bridge, a route of 9.3 miles with about 1400 ft of climb across varied, often muddy moorland. Expect navigation challenges and mandatory kit checks, so come p..

Join the inaugural Rother Valley Remembrance Day Trail Runs on 9 November at Rother Valley Country Park for scenic 5 km and 10 km routes around lakes and through woodland. Expect friendly competition, live chip timing, a bespoke medal and e..

Join the PECO Cross Country League, a five race series around Leeds featuring an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile single lap at Middleton Park. Compete for your club, enjoy relays and a lively end of season celebration.

Run Bolton Abbey on 9 November 2025 offers scenic, hilly trail routes through the estate with distances from a family 2.4 mile fun run to a challenging half marathon. Entries are limited and proceeds support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Run at Skipwith Common on Sunday 9 November across runnable forest, heath and moorland with intriguing WWII bunkers and varied technical challenges. Courses for all ages and abilities make it great for families and serious orienteers alike.

Join Wild Deer on 9 November 2025 for a 75 minute coached interval session featuring hill efforts and a 5.5 mile route. Try SCOTT Sports shoes during the workout and sharpen pace and strength with expert coaching.

Enjoy the Claro Autumn Evening Street Series: six friendly 45 minute score events using the MapRun app. Tuesday evenings in different towns, meeting near a pub, with help for newcomers and shadowing required for under 16s.

Beast of Bamford is a scenic fell race across Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge and Win Hill with stunning Hope Valley views. Pick a 15 km or 23 km route and finish at Bamford recreation ground by the Christmas market.

Explore the Wharfedale skyline on challenging trail routes around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley with distances of 13, 20 and 34 to 35 miles. Finishers get a medal, event T shirt and hot food while trackers and mandatory kit ensure safety.

Test your endurance at Gods Own Backyard Ultra in Hawksworth, Leeds on 15 November 2025. Run a 4.167 mile loop every hour across canal towpath, trails and woodland until one runner remains, with hot drinks, camping and Yorkshire goodie bag.

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in North Yorkshire on 15 November 2025, a tough 5 km senior course with about 362 m ascent on a new 2024 route. Junior races run from U9 to U17 and race HQ is the Queens Arms pub.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle, a late season fell race across Pendle Hill and moorland offering 27 km and big climbs for experienced, navigationally confident runners. Scenic but stern, it demands full kit and map skills.

Take on the new Litton Birks fell race in the York Dales, a punchy 5 km with 362 m of climb and rewarding upland views. Pre entry and day entries available and junior races make this a great event for families and club runners.

Run a 10k head torch trail under twinkling lights in Hamsterley Forest at the Hamsterley Moon Runner, with a canicross category and a race memento. Marshals, on course support and post race treats make for a magical night run.

Run the Arnside Knott Race on Sunday 16 November 2025: a scenic 6 mile fell run above Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary with about 1093 ft of ascent. Expect varied underfoot terrain and crisp autumn conditions for a true challenge.