Trail Running calendar near York 2026-2027

A community trail race day at Abbey Village featuring a scenic 9 km Roddlesworth Roller and a 2.2 km junior Daffodil Doddle. Courses are fully marshalled with first aid and proceeds support the Abbey Village Primary School PTA.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

A 9 km fell race at Shatton in the Hope Valley with 450 m of ascent. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18, full kit required; the race holds UK Athletics insurance and is part of local fell race series.

An 18 km self-navigating Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 m of ascent. Flexible start window, on-course support, navigation notes and refreshments, plus finisher eco-medals and trophies for top fin..

A 50 km self navigated loop from Hayfield across the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m of ascent. Entrants receive navigation notes and GPX, on course refreshments, and Ranger Safety Team support.

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

A 51 km point to point ultra across gritstone moors with about 1340 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit, six feed stations and hot food at the finish. The route crosses Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and may face wintry conditions.

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

A multiple-distance forest race at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, with 20 miles, a half marathon, a 10k and a junior run. The undulating multi terrain course offers route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

A three hour score mountain marathon from the Crooked Billet in Worsthorne on 15 March 2026, run over rough moorland. Solo or pair running is allowed with individual entry and full FRA kit required.

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

Enjoy a scenic, non competitive 20 mile trail run or hike around Burrs Country Park, linking six charming villages through woodlands and meadows. Friendly checkpoints and proceeds support local youth and community projects.

A 55 mile ultramarathon on 21 March 2026 from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills, with about 2,300 m ascent, a 16 hour limit, compulsory tracker and strict mandatory kit checks.

A 14 km Category BM fell race on Chevin with about 650 metres of ascent. The partly flagged route starts and finishes on Station Road, uses a provided map and passes checkpoints including Surprise View, Danefield and Fells Plantation.