Trail Running Calendar Yorkshire and The Humber 2025-2026

The James Herriot Country Trail Run is a popular annual 14-kilometer trail race held near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale, England. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, the event attracts runners from across England who enjoy a scenic course featuring moorland tracks and paths. The start and fi..

The Salt Cellar Fell Race, organized by Steel City Striders, is a challenging 10.9 km (7.1 miles) fell running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing near the Upper Derwent Reservoir at Fairholmes Visitor Centre. The course features 486 meters (1,535 feet) of ascent, categorized as..

The Osmotherley Show Fell Race, held in North Yorkshire, UK, is an 8.8 km (5.5 miles) challenging fell race featuring a climb of 320 meters (1050 feet). It is part of the Esk Valley Fell Race Summer Series and open to runners aged 16 and over. The race follows FRA rules and safety standards, with th..

The Calderdale Crawl is a 24-mile walk or run event organized by the Calderdale LDWA, taking place near Halifax at Heath Rugby Union Football Club. The scenic and undulating course follows footpaths through woods, tracks, fields, and includes a short stretch alongside the River Calder and canal. Par..

She Strides Women only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The circular 50K route traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. The course features 5,000 feet of a..

The Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race is a mid-summer running event organized by Todmorden Harriers, featuring a challenging out-and-back course that showcases the Calder Valley's steep climbs and scenic moorland. The race covers approximately 5 miles with an ascent of about 305 meters, and includes a pic..

Eshton Moor, formerly known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a scenic 5-mile cross country race organized by Wharfedale Harriers in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. The course features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way track, crossing Eshton Moor, a river, and sur..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each run..

The Arncliffe Gala, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a celebrated running event held in Arncliffe Village, North Yorkshire. The event features a challenging 1.60-mile fell race that includes a steep climb and a scenic summit run, making it a thrilling experience for..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors, starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full marathon (29 miles), a half marathon (16.5 miles), and a 10k (8.3 miles), with respe..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1175ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms pub. Runners ascend through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, then traverse the..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with the route looping around York College. The event encourages camaraderie, as runners share a short..

The VJ Day Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held at Poorhouse Lane, Hull. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a flat, out-and-back route along a tarmac path on an old railway line, measuring 4.37 miles per lap, wit..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, on the scenic Six Dales Trail. Runners journey from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, passing reservoirs like Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. The race offers multiple distances: half marathon (13 miles), 20 mile..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile trail event held in Settle, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run, walk, or mountain bike the hilly loop, which starts and finishes at North Ribblesdale RUFC. The course features well-marked trails and marshals, tr..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers an exciting opportunity for runners to participate in scenic 5K and 10K races. Set in Bingley, this pop-up series features a relaxed atmosphere where participants can enjoy a jumble medal, a drink, an..

Trail, Trains & Tunnels is a popular 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, near Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants run multiple 7-mile loops featuring unique landmarks such as the Rumtickle Viaduct and the historic 924-foot Thurgoland Tunne..

The Hebden Sports fell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place at Powder House Field in Hebden, located on the B6265 between Grassington and Pateley Bridge. The event features both junior and senior races, with distances of approximately 1.5 miles (3.2 km) a..