Ilkley
Trail Running Calendar near Ilkley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilkley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 195 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Castle C’alf in Hebden Bridge is a scenic 12 km fell race on Sun 4 Oct 2026 with about 490 m of climb across flagged moorland and private estate terrain. Pre entry opens mid September, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit is required.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
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.
Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.
Headtorch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water and finisher medals.
A 6.2 mile fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park via The Stoop and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing and a detailed prize list.
Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.
Self navigated 50k from Grassington through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and parts of the Dales Way with GPX files, aid stations, live tracking and a minimum age of 20.
A Trail Running Association licensed event in Brighouse offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with pay on the day entry and finisher rewards.
Town-centre fell and hill relays in Todmorden on 17 October 2026, four legs across moorland and woodland; team entries capped at 200 and entry fee £200 per team.
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.
Trail ultramarathon along the Nidderdale Way with 13, 20, 32 and 55 mile options through classic Yorkshire landmarks and supplied trackers for all entrants.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.
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.
Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.