Trail Running calendar near York 2025-2026

Grindleford Gallop takes you across the White Peak on a scenic 21 mile course with sweeping Baslow Curbar and Froggatt edge views. Volunteer run and fundraising for Grindleford Primary School, it mixes challenge with stunning scenery.

Take on the Pennine Bridleway PB18km on 14 March 2026, an 18 km trail with 806 m ascent from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy a self navigating route, an aid station at the turn and medals for finishers with a staggered flexible start.

Tackle remote gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in the Haworth Hobble, a classic off road endurance race. In March 2026 the 51 km route can be wintry and demanding, with feed stations and mandatory kit for a true f..

Tackle a rugged 50 km loop from Hayfield across the White and Dark Peak with 1840 m of ascent and on course support to keep you moving. This self guided route follows classic Pennine trails for stunning scenery and a proper trail challenge.

Run the undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge event offers bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Enjoy two scenic fell races in Otley on 21 March 2026, choosing 14 km or 9 km routes across classic fells and trails. Limited entries and every finisher gets a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a scenic but tough 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills with over 2700 m ascent. Expect checkpoints, strict mandatory kit checks and a pure off road endurance test.

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six picturesque villages around Bury on 21 March 2026. Enjoy woodland and meadow views, guided checkpoints, a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter and the feel good of supportin..

Take on a scenic Trail Marathon or 20 mile route around North Wingfield in Derbyshire, mixing trails, fields and woodland with runnable climbs. All finishers get a medal and warm refreshments and proceeds support Spaniel Aid UK.

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell hosts the TFG Beer & Pudding Races, with 7 km and 13.5 km scenic trail routes in the Peak District. Waymarked courses and small group starts lead to a brewery finish where beer and Bakewell pudding await.

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Tackle the 11 km Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026 at Low Fremington Village Hall. Expect steep climbs along Fremington Edge, technical trods and stunning Swaledale views, plus generous aid stations, parking and cake at the finish.

Take on the newly extended 20 km DalesRunner around Reeth, North Yorkshire, with testing ascents, ridge running and technical rocky descents. Fully waymarked, with stocked aid stations and finishers drinks and cake, it is a scenic rewarding..

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 can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.