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Trail Running Calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

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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.

November 2026
A 10.5 km forest trail run around Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail with muddy, technical sections, 200 m ascent, marshalled road section and soup for finishers.
Leeds MoRun at Roundhay Park on 15 November 2026 offers 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances to raise funds and awareness for Movember. The event includes chip timing, finisher medals and a fancy dress competition.
December 2026
A winter trail event in Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit, trackers for ultras and a finish at The Bridge United Reform Church.
January 2027
New Year walk in Dewsbury offering three circular routes with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.
Trail race in Otley on 2 January 2027 with half marathon and marathon on the Green Gateways route, checkpoints, mandatory kit and race trackers.
Trail races at Harewood House near Leeds on 9 January 2027 with mapped 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes and a Canicross option allowing one dog per runner.
Flat out and back trail along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal near Kirkstall, offering multiple distances, feed stations every three miles, onsite registration and a finisher medal.
Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a ~16 km canal and riverside trail and a flat 10 km out and back on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
A 5 mile night trail run through single-track forest at Dalby Forest with headtorch required, limited to 650 entries and medals for finishers.
February 2027
A scenic trail event around Harrogate and Knaresborough with 14.3, 20.3 and 34.3 mile routes that pass through Nidd Gorge and include staffed checkpoints and tracker support.
A winter trail race from Rawdon Cricket Club of about 14 km with two ascents of The Billing and a lap by Leeds Bradford Airport; fully marked course, bring trail shoes.
Experience a friendly trail half marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Wolds. Enjoy a well marked circular route with a generous five hour cut off and a unique wildflower seed medal at the finish.
A 50 miles LDWA challenge around north Leeds on two loops, visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate with a 22 hour time limit.
A trail half marathon from Levisham Village Hall through the North York Moors, including the Hole of Horcum, with marshalled route, checkpoints and a five hour limit.
Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 feature 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park and Water Garden with live chip timing.
March 2027
Flat canal-side out-and-back races from Granary Wharf, Leeds, offering distances from 10K to ultra with regular feed stations and Trail Running Association licensing.
Trail races from 13 to 50 miles around the Welcome Way near Otley, featuring moorland views, checkpoints, trackers and a mandatory kit list.
Night time head torch trail runs around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10km and 5km options, limited to 150 entrants and medals for finishers.
April 2027
A 32 miles route across the Yorkshire Wolds from Driffield Showground with a 12 hours completion limit, checkpoints, basic camping and a finish badge, certificate and meal.
Flat out and back runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley, with distances from 10k up to marathon. Trail course with regular feed stations, marshals, toilets at the start, and bespoke finishers' medals and treats.
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