Trail Running calendar near York 2025-2026

The Arncliffe Gala, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a celebrated running event held in Arncliffe Village, North Yorkshire. The event features a challenging 1.60-mile fell race that includes a steep climb and a scenic summit run, making it a thrilling experience for..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Devil Half Marathon is a challenging 13.1-mile race held in the Land of Oak & Iron, Blaydon, Great Britain. Known as Derwent Valley’s hardest half marathon, it features a demanding 1666ft elevation gain through rugged, hidden trails. Runners face the tough Clockburn Lonnen climb within the first..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run held in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The race starts and finishes at Holmesfield Village Hall, Dronfield, and features a scenic loop through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys. Runners navigate undulating co..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors, starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full marathon (29 miles), a half marathon (16.5 miles), and a 10k (8.3 miles), with respe..

The Bradway Blitz is a scenic seven-mile trail race held at Bradway Community Hall on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Sheffield, Derbyshire. This self-guided loop course takes runners through beautiful woodland paths, rolling farmland, and includes a few challenging hills, offering..

The PFW Running Ribble Runfest is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Café by the River Ribble. The scenic course traverses Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, featuring mainly flat, hard-surface paths with some gentl..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1175ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms pub. Runners ascend through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, then traverse the..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with the route looping around York College. The event encourages camaraderie, as runners share a short..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the scenic Six Dales Trail to Pateley Bridge and back. The race offers multiple distances: half marathon (13 miles), 20 miles, 32 miles, and an ultra 50-mile option, with elevation gains ranging from 1,7..

The VJ Day Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held at Poorhouse Lane, Hull. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a flat, out-and-back route along a tarmac path on an old railway line, measuring 4.37 miles per lap, wit..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and walkers, the route offe..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic 10-kilometer circular running event held around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs near Rochdale, UK. The course features bridleways with numerous twists, turns, and elevation changes, including an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a challenging mi..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes that traverse mixed terrain including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and esta..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vikin..

Tidal Trails is a vibrant running and beach festival held in South Shields, offering a unique blend of trail running and seaside fun. The event features an 8K trail run starting and finishing on the beach, ascending to the scenic Leas area overlooking the waves. For beginners and younger participant..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile trail event held in Settle, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run, walk, or mountain bike the hilly loop, which starts and finishes at North Ribblesdale RUFC. The course features well-marked trails and marshals, tr..