Valhalla Winter Run

Heslington, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

The Valhalla Winter Run 2025 is a 6-hour timed trail running event held at the University of York Sports Centre. Participants run laps of a 2.2-mile out-and-back course featuring a slight ascent, considered a mild challenge. Runners can choose their distance, from a single lap to multiple laps equating to half marathon, marathon, or continuous running for the full six hours.

The event offers a festive atmosphere with homemade cake, mulled wine, and goody bags for all participants. It is a cupless event, encouraging runners to bring their own bottles, with water and snacks provided at an aid station. The race welcomes runners aged nine and above. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 hr
6 Hour Timed Event (distance Variable)
26 mi
Marathon (13 Laps)
13 mi
Half Marathon (6 Laps)
2.2 Miles Lap
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Post Hill Relay is a team running event held in Post Hill Woods, Pudsey, West Yorkshire. Scheduled for July 22, 2025, it features a 3-person relay around a 2.5-mile loop on trail paths, offering a scenic and challenging course without the steep hill reserved for a later challenge. The race welco..

The York University Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held on the grounds of York University, featuring a 2.2-mile out-and-back lapped course with a slight ascent. Participants can choose their distance, from a single lap to multiple laps equating to a half marathon, marathon, or continuous..

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra marathon held in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing near Pocklington, UK. Designed to showcase the region’s hidden trails and picturesque villages such as Givendale, Bishop Wilton, and Thixendale, the course features rolling hills,..

The Round Hill Fell Race, organized by Otley Athletic Club, is an 8.7-mile fell running event with 1,100 feet of ascent, held near Timble village. The course tours Blubberhouses Moor, including a visit to Round Hill and traverses several boggy areas, offering a challenging terrain of woodland, moorl..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Rodley, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, both offering a welcoming atmosphere with on-the-day registration available. Runners receive a jumble meda..

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, 4200 ft ascent), a half marathon (16.5 miles, 2300 ft ascent), a..