Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

The Hoofstones Fell Race is a challenging category BM fell race taking place on January 25, 2025, starting from the Staff of Life Pub in Todmorden, Lancashire. The race covers a distance of 12.9 km with an elevation gain of 610 meters, requiring participants to possess navigation skills. Entrants mu..

The Kirkstall Calverley Cutter and Kirkstall Bridge 10km, organized by Great Owl Running, features a 16km trail race along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire, alongside a fast, flat 10km out-and-back route. The event takes place at the Kirkstall Bridge Inn, providing a warm atmosphere f..

The "RunAble Half & Half" is a unique 10km race that offers participants an exhilarating experience by combining both road and trail running. The first half of the race features smooth roads, perfect for speed and personal records, while the second half challenges runners with rugged, muddy trails t..

The Tigger Tor Fell Race, organized by Totley AC, is a challenging event set in the scenic Peak District, marking its 40th edition in 2025. The race covers approximately 8.8 miles (14.2 km) with a total ascent of around 1,610 feet (490 m), featuring 12 checkpoints along an unmarked route. Participan..

The St Aidan's Winter Beast is a challenging trail running event taking place in Swillington, Leeds. Covering a distance of 6.66 miles, the course features hilly terrain, genuine climbs, and the notorious 'sluice crossing,' offering participants a true cross-country experience. Runners can enjoy sce..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a night running event taking place at St Ives Estate in Bingley, featuring 5k and 10k distances. Organized by Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, this event encourages participants to embrace the shortest day of the year while supporting a charitable cause. Runners can choos..

The Rombalds Stride is a challenging 23-mile trail walk/run event organized by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, taking place in February 2025. The route starts and finishes in Guiseley, passing through scenic areas such as Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead, and Menston, while traversing Rombald..

The Wadsworth Trog “The Beast” is a challenging fell running event that serves as a classic season opener. Covering a distance of 19.3 miles (31 km) with an elevation gain of 3,642 feet (1,110 m), participants must possess strong navigational skills. The race requires mandatory kit checks prior to r..

Grim Leodis is a scenic 6.5-mile running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire. The course features a mix of canal towpaths, riverbanks, trails, and a short road section, providing participants with a diverse running experience. The route is we..

The Mickleden Straddle is a challenging fell race returning after a five-year hiatus, set in the rugged terrain of South Yorkshire. Covering a distance of 14.3 miles with an ascent of 2,431 feet, this Category BL race requires participants to possess navigation skills and prior fell running experien..

NAV4 LAW75 is a challenging 75-mile running event taking place from Skipton to Appleby, primarily following Lady Anne's Way, with sections on The Dales Way and Pennine Journey. Scheduled for February 8-9, 2025, participants can choose to race in one day or take a more leisurely approach with an over..

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic running event taking place around Harrogate and Knaresborough, featuring routes suitable for first-time participants. The event offers three distances: a half marathon, a 20-mile trail race, and a 34-mile ultramarathon, primarily on picturesque country p..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a competitive cross-country running event held annually from November to February, featuring seven races. Exclusively for fully paid-up members of 16 affiliated clubs, participants compete for individual and team awards across various age categories. The ra..

The Roundhay 50 will take place in Leeds from Saturday 15 February 2025 to Sunday 16 February 2025.

The Midgley Moor Fell Race is a challenging event organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, featuring a 5-mile (8.04 km) course with an elevation gain of 1250 ft (381 m). Set in the scenic Midgley Moor area, participants navigate through paths and heather moorland, with route choices that reward thos..

The The Dogs Doodah - Bingley will take place in Bingley on Sunday 16 February 2025. You can run between 5 and 26 miles.

The Dogs Doodahs is a popular trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, taking place along the scenic Leeds Liverpool canal near Bingley. Participants can choose from seven distances, making it suitable for various skill levels. The course features a flat terrain, with the excepti..

The Hoppits Hill will take place in Mirfield on Sunday 16 February 2025.

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race taking place in Rawdon, Leeds, on February 22, 2025. Covering a distance of approximately 14 kilometers, participants will navigate an undulating course that includes a scenic route around Leeds Bradford Airport and a return ascent of The Billing. Organ..

The Flower Scar Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, is set to take place on February 22, 2025, at Todmorden Cricket Club. This challenging race features a distance of 13.3 km with 660 meters of climbing, showcasing the rugged beauty of South Pennine fell running. It incorporates the 2025 Yor..