Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

The Hardmoors 110 is a challenging 110-mile ultramarathon held along the Cleveland Way National Trail in North Yorkshire, UK. Starting at Filey Brigg Carpark, the single-stage trail race offers competitors 36 hours to complete the course. The route showcases the dramatic Cleveland Heritage coastline..

The BOFRA Kettlewell race is a fell running event held in Kettlewell, UK, featuring a challenging 1.4-mile (2.25 km) course with 600 feet (170 meters) of climb. The race starts from the cricket field, with parking available nearby. Runners face a fast start to reach a gully bottleneck, then continue..

The Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series is a well-established running event held in Methley, Leeds, featuring three flat 5-kilometre races along the scenic Aire and Calder Navigation canal towpath. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, the series offers a fast course that is fully marshaled and measured,..

The Burbage Skyline Fell Race is a 9.9 km event organized by Dark Peak, featuring 290 meters of elevation gain. Held annually, it offers a challenging route through rocky and boggy terrain, including river crossings, suitable for experienced runners. Participants must wear trail or fell shoes and ca..

The Hebden Bridge Fell Race is a challenging 10K event that takes place in the scenic landscape of Hebden Bridge. The race features a steep ascent to Stoodley Pike and is designed for both experienced fell runners and newcomers to the sport. The course includes a mix of trail and open moorland, ensu..

The Sledmere Sunset Trail 10k is a scenic evening trail running event held at Sledmere House, Driffield, Yorkshire. The 10k course winds through deep chalk valleys and secluded woodland paths, finishing on the expansive lawns of the historic estate. Organized by Driffield Striders and Nicola Amidull..

Dalby's Inferno is an annual ultra marathon event held in Dalby Forest, UK, celebrating its 4th year in 2025. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team, the race features 12 laps of a challenging 5km forest trail, totaling 60km. The course includes varied terrain..

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, the route passes through high moorland, valleys, and notable locations including the historic village of Haworth, hom..

The North Leeds Skyline, organized by Great Owl Running, is a trail running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, featuring stunning views of Wharfedale. It offers multiple race distances: a 13km Sprint Trail ideal for newcomers with 500m elevation, a 23km Super Trail with 650m elevation, and a chall..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a challenging 13.2-mile trail race held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton. The course features over 2,000 feet of ascent and follows well-established footpaths such as the Dal..

The Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Victoria Hall in Settle. Organized by the Rotary Club of Settle with local community support, it offers three flagged routes suitable for various fitness levels: a 10k (6.2 miles), a half..

The Crackpots Trail Run is an 11-kilometre award-winning trail race held in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Set within the scenic Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the undulating course features mixed terrain including quiet country roads, off-road trails, moorland, and fi..

The Kirkby Fleetham Trail Race is a 10km off-road trail running event held around Kirkby Fleetham Village in the UK. The course features a mostly flat, multi-terrain route through fields, farms, and forestry areas, making it suitable for beginners. The route is fully waymarked and easy to navigate.T..

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offer 5km and 10km trail running options suitable for various skill levels. The event takes place in the evening, providing a unique mid-week running experience within South Yorkshire’s only Gr..

The Bridestone Fell Race is a Category AS fell running event held in Todmorden, Lancashire, with the race headquarters at the Hare and Hounds Pub on Burnley Road. The course covers 7.5 kilometers with an ascent of 375 meters, featuring a well-marked route suitable for beginners. Participants must be..

The Kettlewell (Skirfare) Half Marathon, held in the Yorkshire Dales, is a challenging trail race featuring approximately 900 meters of ascent over three steep climbs with thrilling descents. The course offers spectacular views of Wharfedale, including riverside footpaths, rolling moors, and grassy..

The SilverBack Trails Lamplighter 30 Something Night Ultra is an all-night trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. Participants run a circular route from sunset to sunrise, covering approximately 30 miles over moorland, forestry, and good t..

The Pen-y-Ghent Fell Race, held in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, is a challenging mountain course covering 12.2 km (7.6 miles) with 500 meters (1640 feet) of climbing. This event, categorized as an AM race, features a steep scramble to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent and follows a scenic route along t..

The Three Lakes Classic is a 14.5-mile running event held at Rother Valley Country Park. The course is approximately 90% off-road, featuring a marked and marshaled route to assist navigation. The race offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with all participants receiving a mug and goody bag up..

The Punk Panther Otley High Views is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, featuring routes that traverse the highest points around the town with stunning, uninterrupted views of Wharfedale. The race offers multiple distances ranging from a half marathon (13 miles) to ultramarathon di..