Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic 5 km or 10 km riverside run along the Trans Pennine Trail in Leeds, on mixed footpaths and tarmac with marshalled turnarounds. Field limited to 150 and all finishers receive a drink from Piglove Brewery.

Join CLOK for a Dusk event at Kiplin Hall on Thursday 30 October 2025, with family friendly courses for all abilities and the new Visitor Centre cafe open after runs. Enjoy evening orienteering in atmospheric grounds and refreshments nearby..

Test your trail skills at the Post Hill Challenge, a 5.6 km off road race featuring two gritty climbs and muddy, slippery sections that reward aggressive trail shoes. Join runners aged 16 to 80+ for a fun, autumnal challenge on 1 November 2..

White Rose Ultra is a 30-mile ultra-marathon weaving through Yorkshire’s Calder Valley. The route combines rugged trails with steep climbs, rolling country roads, tracks and lanes, offering dramatic valley views and enchanting villages. It..

Tackle the fast, muddy Shepherds Skyline Fell Race on 1 November 2025, a testing 10 km with about 350 m of ascent and a steep descent off Stoodley Pike followed by a sharp climb. On the day entry makes it ideal for last minute runners.

Challenge yourself on the Soyland Moor Fell Race on Sunday 2 November 2025, a rugged 13.5 miles with about 1300 ft of ascent around Cragg Vale. Expect steep tarmac climbs, exposed moorland and classic fell terrain for experienced runners.

Join the Gunpowder Plod at York Knavesmire on Sunday 2 November 2025 for 5, 10 or 15 km loops on mostly paved track with some grass, plus a family one mile fun run. All finishers earn a Gunpowder Plot themed medal and enjoy chocolate goodie..

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in historic Knaresborough for a scenic 6.5 mile loop race with distances from 10k to ultra. Flatish trail and road laps, friendly marshals and a bespoke finisher medal await.

Its Grim Up North Running presents Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1, a scenic autumn trail race near Otley, North Yorkshire. The highlight is a 6.6-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, with additional distances offered o..

Take on the Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge: a 6 hour chip timed run on a flat 1 km circuit in York, where every finisher earns a bespoke medal and goody bag. Bring a refillable bottle and enjoy homemade cakes and snacks.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 offers a choice of distances from a 6.6/6.7-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs to a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon. Based at the Swinsty/Fewston Reserv..

Moonlight Meander, a nocturnal trail race by Its Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP (North Yorkshire). Runners can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile loop through woodland under pi..

Take on the rugged North York Moors at Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland, a scenic but demanding 27.5 mile trail marathon. Expect big climbs, unmarked routes requiring map reading, and coastal views in a friendly series atmosphere.

Grim Reservoir Dogs, organized by It’s Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. The event offers two looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.6 miles, designed for running with your dog. Participants..

Join Calder Valley Fell Runners for the Wadsworth Half Trog Fell Race near Hebden Bridge, a route of 9.3 miles with about 1400 ft of climb across varied, often muddy moorland. Expect navigation challenges and mandatory kit checks, so come p..

Run Bolton Abbey on 9 November 2025 offers scenic, hilly trail routes through the estate with distances from a family 2.4 mile fun run to a challenging half marathon. Entries are limited and proceeds support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Run at Skipwith Common on Sunday 9 November across runnable forest, heath and moorland with intriguing WWII bunkers and varied technical challenges. Courses for all ages and abilities make it great for families and serious orienteers alike.

Join the inaugural Rother Valley Remembrance Day Trail Runs on 9 November at Rother Valley Country Park for scenic 5 km and 10 km routes around lakes and through woodland. Expect friendly competition, live chip timing, a bespoke medal and e..

Enjoy the Claro Autumn Evening Street Series: six friendly 45 minute score events using the MapRun app. Tuesday evenings in different towns, meeting near a pub, with help for newcomers and shadowing required for under 16s.

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in North Yorkshire on 15 November 2025, a tough 5 km senior course with about 362 m ascent on a new 2024 route. Junior races run from U9 to U17 and race HQ is the Queens Arms pub.