Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2026-2027

A BM-category fell race in Ilkley on 7 May 2026, covering 11.2 km with 335 m of climb. On-the-day entry is available for £5 and the race holds UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

A circular 26, 23 or 18 mile challenge walk and run around the Colne valley on 9 May 2026, based at Marsden Parochial Hall. Entry options include member and non member fees and the event provides checkpoint refreshments and a finish meal.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k on circular routes from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk on 10 May 2026. Courses are not taped so competitors use provided route maps, mandatory kit is required and time limits apply.

A fell running event in the North York Moors on 10 May 2026 covering 18.2 km with 950 m of ascent. Entry is on the day for cash only and teams of three are allowed.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

A trail event at Constable Burton Hall & Gardens on 14 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km lapped courses through parkland. Walkers may enter the 5 km and a finishers hot dog is available if ordered with entry.

A pop up summer run in Rodley with 5k and 10k routes behind the Rodley Barge Pub on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Entry can be paid on the evening or online, and runners receive a jumble medal plus food and drink.

A trail event from Skipton using sections of the Dales High Way and Pennine Way, with distances from 14 miles to 52.4 miles. Longer routes visit Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar and ultrarunners receive trackers and finish medals and T shirts.

This 5.2 mile fell race in North Yorkshire takes runners from Appletreewick to the summit of Simons Seat. The senior only event features a 1200 ft ascent and includes a drink at the finish line.

A scenic trail half marathon of circa 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with varied terrain, navigation aids, a 3.5 hour time limit and a 50-runner entry limit. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and certif..

A community trail 10 km in Cookridge, Leeds on 17 May 2026. The seventh edition follows paths through Golden Acre Park and around Pauls Pond with limited baggage storage and a CC10K T shirt for participants.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

Experience an epic 200 mile single stage ultra marathon from Hull to Helmsley. This biennial challenge follows the scenic Wolds Way and Cleveland Way National Trails through the North York Moors with a 60 hour time limit.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave with a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag, is for ages 18 and over, and is currently full.

A **110 mile** single-stage trail race along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36-hour time limit. The route passes coastal towns such as Scarborough, Whitby and Saltburn; solo and relay entry options are available.

A 10km trail race around Nidderdale with start and finish at the Nidderdale Showground. The route crosses woodland and moorland, supports two local charities, and includes age categories, team prizes and spot prizes.