Rothwell
Trail Running Calendar near Rothwell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rothwell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 166 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
Trail races at Temple Newsam with varied off‑road terrain, multiple distances, feed stations every three miles and marshals on a well signposted course.
May 2027
Two trail ultra distances on May 1st 2027 around the Calderdale Way, featuring moorland, bluebell woods, six vegan aid stations, mandatory kit and timed cut-offs.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at The Knavesmire in York featuring climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older. On-site parking, refreshments and a minimum fundraising target are part of the event.
An 11 km flagged fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike near Mytholmroyd, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit requirements and a 200 runner limit.
Trail event from Studley Roger near Ripon with 13, 20 and 35 mile routes visiting Fountains Abbey, Studley Water and the Valley of the Seven Bridges.
Canal-side running in Saltaire with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, on-the-day entries and finisher rewards.
The Calderdale Way Relay is a six leg off road team race on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall. Entries open online in December 2026 and are limited to 100 teams on a first come first served basis.
A short 5.6 km fell race on Blackstone Edge in the South Pennines featuring rough terrain, a notable bog and Pennine Way sections; pre entry is required and minimum age is 16.
Two day multisport festival in Aireville Park, Skipton with cycling sportives, junior and adult triathlons, closed road junior loops and a weekend festival hub.
A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave near Leeds where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a loop alone to win.
Backyard ultra at Stubbs Fields where runners complete hourly 4.167 mile laps until only one remains; camp provides hot drinks, food and portaloos.
June 2027
A 10K fell race from Hebden Bridge with a steep climb to Stoodley Pike, a flagged route, category BS with 350 m ascent and a 200 runner limit.
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.
A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley and visiting six Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event includes checkpoint support, live tracking, summer camping and finishers mementos.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide over varied terrain. Wave starts run every 15 minutes and the event has a minimum fundraising target of £50.