Trail Running calendar near York 2026-2027

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

A 5 km trail race in Horwich on 1 April 2026 organised by Winter Hill Runners. Registration is at the Jolley Crofters Public House and online entry is £12 with a booking fee making the shown ticket £13.60.

A 50 mile trail race on Good Friday 3 April 2026 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. The event features six checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 14 hour cut off and limited entry; 2026 places are sold out.

Join the Samaritans Way Trail Run in Guisborough on 4 April for scenic 10 km and 20 km trail routes. Proceeds support Teesside Samaritans and entrants receive a T shirt, medal, feed stations and marshals for a safe, social day out.

A ladies only trail half marathon on 4 April 2026 that runs out and back via Sutton Springs Wood and the Five Pits Trail. The event includes an aid station at the halfway turn, safety cover, free parking at Race HQ and fundraising for The E..

MindOverMoors The OG! is a lively 10 km trail run across the North Yorkshire Moors on Saturday 4 April 2026. Expect 1100 ft of climb on a well marked circular route, plus onsite food and charity fundraising for mental health.

Take on a scenic trail around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026 with a half marathon or 10K option, both marked and marshalled. Finish in the lively event village with food, freebies and discounted event shirts.

Canal-side trail races from Rodley along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10k to ultra marathon. The course is an out and back on a mostly flat towpath with marshals, regular feed stations and finisher medals.

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Join the Helmsley Easter 10km on 5 April 2026 for a scenic, undulating multi terrain run through North Yorkshire supporting Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool and local Samaritans. Places are limited to 500 so book early to secure your spot.

A new urban trail race in Halifax on 6 April 2026, a course of just over 10K from Shibden Hall to Beacon Hill that runs through several landmark buildings, with proceeds supporting Overgate Hospice.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Trail races from Stanhope Showground into the North Pennines AONB, offering a 10k and a half marathon across moorland, woodland and waterfalls. The event includes feed stations, waymarked routes, medical cover and eco friendly race goodies.

Held near Ripon, the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger offers 13, 20 and 35 mile trail options that follow the Ripon Rowel past Fountains Abbey, Studley Water gardens and the River Skell Valley. The event includes checkpoints, mandatory kit requir..

On 11 April 2026 the Calderdale Hike offers circular 35, 24 and 16 mile routes from Sowerby Bridge across high Pennine moors, open to walkers and runners, with compulsory kit checks and professional timing.

A weekend long distance event at Driffield Showground on 11 to 12 April 2026 offering 50 miles and 30 miles courses, on course refreshments, camping and free parking. The event is organised by LDWA East Yorkshire and currently has a waiting..

A coastal trail event of 7.4 miles with 890 ft of ascent, running from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to Saltburn and back. Open to participants aged 15 and over, runners and walkers have 2.5 hours to complete the route.