Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

"Av Seen Thee A'fore at Slawit" is a trail running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque town of Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire moorland. The race course follows the historic Huddersfield Narrow Gauge canal towpath, leading out to Huddersfield and back to the tunnel end v..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones is a challenging trail running event held at Chop Gate Village Hall in North Yorkshire, part of the scenic North York Moors. Scheduled for June 15, 2025, it features three circular courses: a 28.5-mile marathon, a 16.5-mile half marathon, and a 9.5-mile 10k. The routes..

The Hawkswick Dash is a fell running event held in Hawkswick, Littondale, located between Grassington and Arncliffe in the UK. The race covers a distance of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a challenging 600 feet (170 meters) climb. The course begins with a gentle track, followed by a steep ascent to the r..

The West Yorkshire Trail Run, held at Harewood House in Leeds, offers runners a scenic experience through over 100 acres of stunning estate grounds. Participants can choose between two distances: 22km and 13km. The course features lush woodlands, landscaped gardens, and lakeside views, including hig..

The Manorlands PaintRush is a vibrant 5-kilometre colour run held in Bingley, Yorkshire, supporting the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The cross-country course features an undulating profile with three laps, including seven paint stations that douse participants in bright colours, plus obstacles to a..

Ogden Midsummer Madness is a challenging Category AS fell race held at the scenic Ogden Water nature reserve near North Halifax. Covering 3.5 miles with approximately 1000 feet of climb, the race features diverse terrain including stony trails, boggy ground, narrow ridges, steep climbs, technical de..

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, along a flat, out-and-back tarmac course on an old railway line. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon, with laps measuring 4.37 miles each. The event features a 5k turn point and va..

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a 100k figure-of-eight course combining bot..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 7 miles (11.3 km) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tarmac sections, and steep climbs and desc..

The Handsworth Hobble is a 5.25-mile (8.5 km) trail race held in the southeast of Sheffield, starting from The Old Crown Inn on Handsworth Road. The undulating off-road course passes through the scenic Shirtcliffe Valley between Handsworth and Woodhouse, featuring woodland trails and fields that can..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held in the village of Cragg Vale near Cragg Vale Church. The course covers approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 800 feet (244 meters), offering a challenging yet scenic route. The race..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, starting and finishing at St Peters Church Hall in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course features an ascent of approximately 1100 feet, taking runners through fields, woods, farmyards, and open moorland before reac..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend, hosted by Running Adventures, is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Over the weekend, participants tackle the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, a 24-mile (38.6 km) route..

The Punk Panther Ultra Unique is an ultramarathon event held on June 28, 2025, around the scenic Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in the UK. Participants run a personalized course ranging from 28.5 to 53 miles, composed of unique loops between 1.5 and 11.5 miles, ensuring no two runners follow the sam..

The Seaside Track 6 Hour Challenge is a chip-timed running event held at Bramcote Athletics Track in Scarborough. Participants can run anywhere from a single lap to the full six hours, making it suitable for all abilities and distances. The flat track setting offers a controlled environment, and all..