Pontefract
Trail Running Calendar near Pontefract 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pontefract for 2026-2027! We've gathered 175 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A looped walking and running event around Holmfirth offering three loops from 4.2 to 11.6 miles with on-course snacks, finish meal and certificate.
PECO XC Junior League Race 2 at Pontefract Park on 13 December 2026 offers chip timed one and two mile cross country races for school age runners with an online season ticket for £8.
Festive canal races in Bingley offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon on a mostly flat towpath with feed stations and festive finisher medals.
An evening head-torch run at St Ives Estate offering 5 km or 10 km routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder, with virtual entry and event medals.
A 7.8 km, 270 m ascent Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC across Blacka Moor and Totley Moor with mandatory winter kit and proceeds to local charities.
A hilly, multi-terrain 7 mile Boxing Day race around Otley Chevin from Guiseley with chip timing and a choice of a technical shirt or tree planting for finishers.
Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus coffee and bi..
January 2027
Junior cross country at Middleton Park, Leeds: chip timed races of about 1 to 2 miles with an online season ticket covering the remaining races and relays.
Trail races at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes, live chip timing, canicross allowed and free on site parking.
A 10 mile multi-terrain race at Temple Newsam Estate in January 2027 featuring trails, mud, hills, a revised single-lap course, finisher T-shirt and medal.
A 33 km fell race from Marsden to Edale across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb; pre entry only, FRA permit and kit required.
Volunteer-run winter fell event above Mytholmroyd with a mass start and two routes, 15 mile and 22 mile, HQ at St Michael’s Church; event now full.