Heslington
Trail Running Calendar near Heslington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Heslington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 79 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.
Headtorch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water and finisher medals.
A Trail Running Association licensed event in Brighouse offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with pay on the day entry and finisher rewards.
Trail festival in Knaresborough on a 6.5 mile lap offering 10k, half, 20 mile, marathon and ultra distances with feed stations and a finisher medal.
A 9 km fell race around Sutton Bank Visitor Centre with 250 m climb, unmarked sections requiring navigation and full FRA mandatory kit.
Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.
A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.
A circular night trail race of about 7ish miles from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, glow-sticked and marshalled, with mandatory kit and a kit check at registration.
November 2026
A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.
An 11 km fell run in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 7 November 2026 with 250 m of climb. Pre-entry and entry on the day are possible at modest fees, the event is for adults and carries FRA permit insurance.
A dog-friendly trail event at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoirs with 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile looped routes on mainly off-road paths, marshals, waymarking, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.
A 5.6 km off road trail race on Post Hill with two motor bike hill climb sections, muddy terrain and entries open to ages 16 to 80 plus.
Trail running in Kirkstall with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, licensed under UKA with post-race food and a jumble medal.
Backyard ultra at Hunters Greave where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one completes a lap alone.
A 20 km fell race near Pickering in the North York Moors on 15 November 2026, held from Levisham Village Hall with 500 m of climb. Day entry is available with modest fees and teams are allowed.