Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

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..

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..

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..

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

Tackle the Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline on 15 November 2025 across scenic Wharfedale ridges near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. Choose half, 20 mile or ultramarathon routes and finish with hearty food and a medal.

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.

Take on the new Litton Birks fell race in the York Dales, a punchy 5 km with 362 m of climb and rewarding upland views. Pre entry and day entries available and junior races make this a great event for families and club runners.

Join the Holly Hustle 10.5 km trail run in Meanwood, Leeds on 16 November 2025 for scenic valley and parkland running. Expect undulating, technical and often muddy trails so bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle; entries are limited.

Join the West Yorkshire Winter League for six hilly trail races across West Yorkshire from November to February. About 5 to 6 miles per race, season pass covers all six and is open to affiliated club members aged 17 and over.

Experience a wild night time fell race under headtorches in Todmorden on 18 November 2025. The 5.4 km course gains 280 m from the Staff of Life, requires full FRA kit and promises a crisp, snowy challenge with prizegiving at the pub.

Tackle the Hardwolds 80, an 80 mile Wolds Way ultramarathon from Hessle to seaside Filey through chalk valleys, wildlife and historic villages. You have 24 hours to finish and earn a medal and finisher tee.

Join the Maravan Half at Thorpe Park Holiday Park for a flat, varied terrain four lap half marathon with a limited field of just 40 entrants. Finishers receive a bespoke Vigilantes medal and goody bag so enter early.

Too Cool for Pule is a scenic 5.8 Mile trail race in Marsden on 22 November 2025, passing reservoirs, Pennine Way and testing climbs over boggy terrain. Starts and finishes at Marsden Cricket Club with bar, food and prize giving.

Run scenic looped trails around historic Kirkstall Abbey, following riverside paths, woodlands and towpaths with distances from 8.8 miles up to an ultra. Expect varied terrain, friendly marshals, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.