Trail Running calendar near York 2025-2026

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Hathersage Gala Fell Race is a challenging 7.3 km (4.5 miles) fell running event held in Hathersage, Derbyshire. Featuring a climb of 325 meters (1066 feet), the course ascends through Whim Plantation, Over Owler Tor, past Winyards Nick, and up to Higger Tor, offering a mix of stony paths and sc..

The Widdop Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a classic high moorland event held near Widdop, starting from the Pack Horse Inn. The course covers approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) with an ascent of 1,200 feet (366 meters), featuring good paths mixed with tussocks and chest-high bra..

The Black Rocks Fell Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a challenging 9.9 km (6.1 miles) trail run held near Matlock, starting at Cromford Meadows. The course features mostly good trails with a notable mid-race climb past Black Rocks, reaching a total ascent of approximately 800 feet (250..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This approximately 10-kilometer race features a diverse course that includes farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and muddy se..

The Slawit-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a delightful running event held in the village of Slaithwaite, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere. The event features a BBQ, beer, and chocolate..

The Big Stone Fell Race will take place in Chinley on Thursday 10 July 2025.

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The Tebay Fell Race is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, held in the scenic Howgills terrain near Tebay, England. It features mostly runnable grassy paths with some boggy sections and finishes with a steep climb up Blease Fell, followed by a long descent..

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting in Whitby and finishing in Pickering. The route follows the Esk Valley Railway Line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Line, passing eight railway stations along the way. With 3,322 feet of ele..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Minninglow March is a scenic 17-mile circular running and walking event held in Parwich, a charming village in the Derbyshire Dales, just north of Ashbourne. Featuring 2,000 feet of elevation, the course combines public rights of way, well-used trails, and open access land, requiring participant..

The Peak Forest Fell Race is a scenic 9.7 km running event held in the Peak District countryside, featuring a climb of 247 meters. The race starts outside the old village store on Church Lane, Peak Forest, with registration available on the day at the nearby Peak Forest Reading Room. The course is m..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Caistor Sting Challenge is a popular running event held in Caistor, Lincolnshire, featuring a new multi-terrain course of approximately 5.5 miles (9 km). The route includes the well-known Caistor hills and a fresh section through fields between Caistor and Nettleton, offering a varied and scenic..

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 7km out-and-back race with 400m of ascent, held in St John’s Chapel, Weardale. The course features tough fell terrain, including a significant climb to the summit of Chapelfelltop at 700m elevation, followed by a fast d..

The Golden Acre Relay is a popular summer evening relay race held at Golden Acre Park in Leeds. Teams of three runners each complete a 2.75-mile trail lap around the undulating park course, totaling 3 legs per team. The event welcomes various categories including male, female, veteran, mixed, and ju..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race organized by the Derwent Valley Running Club in collaboration with Greener Miles Running. Set in the picturesque Derwenthaugh Park, participants will race over and beneath the historic 9 Arches Viaduct. This event, now in its 11th year, honor..

The Sheffield City Urban Trail Runs will take place on July 16, 2025, at Parkwood Springs, a natural and scenic area near Sheffield city center. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for ages 11+ and 15+ respectively, with routes featuring woodland, heath, and open parkland, providing sp..

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a well-established summer running event held in Bamford, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The race covers 7.2 km with a 320-meter ascent, starting and finishing at Bamford Recreation Ground. The challenging course includes a direct route to the summit of Win Hi..