Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2026-2027

A short but demanding fell race on Ilkley Moor covering 8 km with 401 m of ascent, held under FRA rules. Pre-entry and limited on-day places are available, entry fees start at £8 and the event has a 400 runner limit.

A chip timed 10 kilometre multi terrain race in Ripon with a separate 1 kilometre fun run for all ages. Entry fees vary for affiliated and unaffiliated runners and places are limited.

Take on Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K or 5K on 1 March 2026, a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Family friendly 5K offers free child places with adult supervision and aid stations on course.

Take on the Eskdale Eureka fell race on Sun 1 Mar 2026 in the North York Moors, based at Castleton Cricket Club, a challenging 14.3 km course with about 470 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day, with proceeds supporting Clev..

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

A 51 km point to point ultra across gritstone moors with about 1340 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit, six feed stations and hot food at the finish. The route crosses Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and may face wintry conditions.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

A 14 km Category BM fell race on Chevin with about 650 metres of ascent. The partly flagged route starts and finishes on Station Road, uses a provided map and passes checkpoints including Surprise View, Danefield and Fells Plantation.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

A canal-side running event in Sowerby Bridge offering 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km on flat towpaths with chip timing, aid stations and Race HQ at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park on 24 March 2026 with Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Entrants are limited to 150 and every finisher receives a medal.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

An orienteering based endurance event on the North York Moors open to runners and walkers. Participants follow a single route of around 20 to 24 miles, visit checkpoints in order, and receive drinks at some checkpoints plus a hot meal at th..

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.