Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

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 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 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..

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..

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..

"Av Seen Thee A'fore at Slawit" is a scenic trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque town of Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. Participants will follow the historic Huddersfield Narrow Gauge canal, enjoying a well-paved towpath with a constant steady incline and..

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 offers three circular courses: a 28.5-mile marathon, a 16.5-mile half marathon, and a 9.5-mile 10k. The routes a..

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 Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, offering three challenging options: two separate 50k routes through Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or a combined figure-of-eight 100k course covering both counties. The 100k..

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, on a flat, tarmac course along an old railway line. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon, completing laps of a 4.37-mile out-and-back route with no navigation required. Shorter distan..

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

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

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race, held in Kettlewell, England, is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent. 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..

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

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 b..

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 course passes through the scenic Shirtcliffe Valley between Handsworth and Woodhouse, featuring woodland trails and fields that can be muddy..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held near Cragg Vale Church in Calderdale. Covering approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an 800 ft (244 m) ascent, the race offers a challenging course through scenic terrain. It features a vibrant c..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course features an ascent of 1100 feet, starting and finishing at St Peters Church Hall. Runners begin with a lap of a field before navigating through village streets, crossin..

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..