Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2026-2027

An 8.5 mile fell race around Glaisdale Rigg with about 1850 ft of ascent, a steep green-lane descent off Snowdon Nab and a finish at the Arncliffe Arms. Limited to 100 runners and part of the Esk Valley Fell Summer series.

Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon options in Bingley organised by Its Grim Up North Running, with finishers receiving a jumble medal plus hot food and a drink. Online places have sold out but places on the day are available.

Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering 10k, half marathon and 23 miles routes. Routes are mapped and flagged and SPORTident timing will be used.

Run the Trunce 4 fell race in the Peak District from Oxspring Playing Field, a scenic 6.2 km route with 190 m of climb. On the day entries are just £3 and a 3 km junior race for ages 10 plus makes it great for families.

A series of four MapRun score races in the Peak District, each with a two hour limit and 40 controls. Runs can be completed anytime between June 1 and September 27, 2026, and the series score combines results from all four races.

A TRA-licensed 5 km canal towpath race in Methley, Leeds, forming Race 2 of a three-race series organised by Rothwell Harriers AC; entry fees are £15 affiliated and £17 unaffiliated, with prizes across age categories and fundraising for the..

A 10 km category BS fell race from Hebden Bridge with about 350 m of ascent, a steep climb to Stoodley Pike and a flagged route over moor, trail and wooded tracks. Entries include individual and three-person team options.

A 9.9 km fell race in the Dark Peak on 2 June 2026 with 290 m of climb, rocky and boggy ground and three small river crossings. Pre-entry only, limited to 400 runners, fell or trail shoes are mandatory and FRA kit may be required.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a 5 km and 10 km event at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley on 4 June 2026. It is organized by Its Grim Up North Running with modest entry fees and participant feedback on route signage and finish treats.

A five mile hilly fell race around Kettlewell with grassy tracks, climbs and fast descents. Entry is limited to 100 and fees are £6 for EA affiliated runners and £8 for non affiliated runners.

A 3.6 km off-road trail around the grounds of Sledmere House presented alongside the Sledmere Sunset Trail 10K. Chip timing and a finisher medal are provided; a free 500 m fun run is available for young children.

Trail races from about 16 km to 50 km around Otley with marked routes, checkpoints, a 50 km relay for teams of four, mandatory kit requirements, and parking at Station Top.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley with over 6600 ft of ascent. The course visits six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage and crosses South Pennines moorland including Haworth and Ilkley Moor.

A mountain fell race around Pen y Ghent on 6 June 2026, covering 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent. The event follows marked paths and the Pennine Way, is run under FRA rules, and requires full mandatory kit with a 350 runner limit.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on 6 June 2026 around Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales, featuring over 2,000 feet of ascent and more than £800 in prizes. The event follows established footpaths and uses SPORTident timing.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A backyard-style ultramarathon in Dalby Forest on 6 June 2026 with up to ten 5.5 km loops (55 km total); the event raises funds for the Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue team and includes two nights' camping.

A muddy obstacle 5 km event at Graves Park organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants follow a mixed-surface course with obstacles, a minimum age of 13 and a fundraising target.