Pontefract
Trail Running Calendar near Pontefract 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pontefract for 2026-2027! We've gathered 192 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2027
Two-route endurance event around Ripponden offering 40 miles or 80 miles, moorland terrain, multiple checkpoints with hot food, and an 18+ entry requirement.
November 2027
An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.
Six hour lapped trail at Linacre Reservoirs near Chesterfield where runners aim to complete as many 4.6 km laps as possible with checkpoints, medals and prizes.
Trail festival in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile and marathon options on a 6.5-mile loop, with feed stations, marshals, and nearby parking.
December 2027
Mytholmroyd Fell Race on Sun 5 Dec 2027 is a 10 km fell race in the South/West Pennines with about 500 m climb and mandatory mountain kit.
Canal-side festive trail event in Rodley offering distances from 10 km to marathon on a flat, marshalled course with feed stations and a finisher medal.
A festive canal towpath race in Bingley offering chip timed distances from 10k to marathon with feed stations, marshals, and a bespoke festive finisher medal.
A fell race on 31 December at Penistone Hill Country Park covering 10.8 km with 300 m of climb, pre-entry only, with chip timing and a limit of 450 entrants.
September 2028
A 100 miles ultra in Sherwood Forest from South Wheatley featuring a repeated 30 miles forest loop, marked route, aid stations and a 30 hour cutoff.