Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2026-2027

Trail races from about 16 km to 50 km around Otley with marked routes, checkpoints, a 50 km relay for teams of four, mandatory kit requirements, and parking at Station Top.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

Pen Y Ghent Fell Race on 6 June 2026 is the first event in the Yorkshire Dales Classics series. The AM mountain course covers 12.2 km with 500 m of ascent and is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and a 350 runner limit.

A 13.2 mile, fully flagged trail race on 6 June 2026 around Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton with over 2,000 feet of ascent, SPORTident timing and prizes totaling over £800.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

A backyard-style ultramarathon in Dalby Forest made of ten 5.5 km laps (55 km total) with hourly starts. Entry includes forest access and two nights' camping; the route is signed and marshalled on the day.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Graves Park on Saturday 06 Jun 2026, featuring mud obstacles and varied terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and are asked to meet a minimum fundraising target of £50 for Cancer Research UK.

A BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell on 7 June 2026, featuring a short steep climb to a skyline cairn followed by a fast descent with a brief scree section. Parking and registration are on the cricket field.

An 11 kilometre multi terrain trail run around Kirkby Malzeard in Nidderdale AONB, featuring frequent way marking, marshals and five water crossings. The race is part of the village family fete and includes a handmade medal and finish refre..

MacTuffX Leeds is an interval based running event featuring solo and team formats. Participants alternate between repeated 400 meter or 800 meter segments in a high intensity environment designed for adults.

Two circular off-road races around Kirkby Fleetham on 9 June 2026, with 5 km and 10 km courses that are mostly flat and fully waymarked. Entries run from 6 March to 7 June; fees are £10 and £15 and both races are open to ages 16 and above.

An evening trail event at Wentworth Castle Gardens on 10 June 2026 with 5 km and 10 km courses, live chip timing, and free on site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal and snack.

An out-and-back trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail with three distances from half marathon to 32 miles. The route passes reservoir scenery, uses trackers, and requires mandatory kit and checkpoint visits.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk in Swaledale on 13 June 2026. The 24 mile course has a ten hour time limit, minimum age 14 and no dogs are allowed.

A new approximately 12k mainly off road race at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. The course is marked with marshals and tape and finishers receive a mug, goody bag and access to tea,..

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 13 June 2026 that raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The uneven, mixed-surface route includes obstacles and hills; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

An evening 5 km trail race at Newmillerdam Country Park on 17 June 2026, following a single undulating woodland loop by the lake. Overall trophies and age-category awards are offered, with basic facilities and on-site registration.