Ilkley
Trail Running Calendar near Ilkley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilkley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 188 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 9.3 mile fell race around Old Town with 1400 ft ascent, partly flagged moorland route, FRA UKA rules and mandatory kit requirements.
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.
PECO XC League 2026/27 Race 1 at Temple Newsam on Sunday 8 November featuring men's, ladies and junior races with official individual and team results.
Trail races around Otley Ilkley and Guiseley offering 13, 20 and 35 miles with trackers, mandatory kit and staffed checkpoints.
Scenic trail event in Kirkstall offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with finisher medal, hot food and drink options on 14 November 2026.
An hourly Backyard Ultra on a 4.167 mile loop near Leeds where runners repeat the loop until a sole finisher is crowned champion.
Forest trail race in Meanwood using park and valley trails, covering 10.5 km with muddy, technical sections and around 200 m of elevation.
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.
A six-race trail league across West Yorkshire from November to January with a £20 season pass and entry restricted to affiliated club members aged 17 and over.
A 27 km AL Fell Race from Barley Village Hall with 1473 m ascent; navigational skills and specific mandatory kit are required and cut-offs at CP4 and CP6 apply.
A 5.8 Mile fell race around Marsden with about 1026ft of ascent, starting and finishing at Marsden Cricket Club and featuring Pennine slabs and boggy terrain.
A club trail race of 15 km on 22 November 2026 at The Griffin's Head in Altham, listed as a points race with an entry fee of £9.20.
A self‑navigated 24 mile winter challenge around Wensleydale with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints, refreshments and a hot meal at the finish.
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
A 24 hour, roughly 51 mile linear route from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six Stanza Stones by Simon Armitage, crossing South Pennines moorland with checkpoints and on route support.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event has summer and winter editions, multiple checkpoints with hot food at three indoor locations, live tracking and rout..
A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course on a hard, possibly wintery route with strict kit requirements.
December 2026
A 6 km mainly off-road run from The Dusty Miller Pub in Longwood with three pie tasting stations, medals and prizes, organised to support the local Scout Group.