Skipton
Trail Running Calendar near Skipton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Skipton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 206 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Annual agricultural and horticultural show at Eshton Hall featuring livestock and equine classes, crafts, local food, family activities and a fell race across several age categories.
A TRA licensed 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village, organised by Leigh Harriers AC with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options.
A 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race through Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park in Leeds, with chip-timed prizes and fundraising for St Gemma’s Hospice.
Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.
A midweek fell race near Bury covering about 6.5 km with 400 m of climb, held at the Hare & Hounds. The event allows teams, requires a minimum age of 16, and has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff at Moorbottom Road.
Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.
A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.
A short fell race near Reeth to Fremington Edge, about 3.2 km with 220 m ascent, featuring junior and senior categories and an Under-9 race added in 2024.
September 2026
A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.
Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.
An 8 km fell race from Whitworth with a steep opening climb and a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. Mandatory FRA kit is required and there is a 24 minute cut-off to the top of Brown Wardle.
A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, the first of a three race autumn series in September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.
A 10 km trail race in Malham passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top and returning to Malham Show Field with drinks stations and post race provisions.
A trail half marathon in Malham village on 5 September 2026, featuring Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and a climb to Weets Top as the opening race of the Due North Trilogy.
A 31.5 km fell race around the Ingleton watershed with 1580 m ascent, crossing Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria and registered as an FRA A-Long event.
A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.
Fell race in Burnsall, Wharfedale on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route, about 800 ft of climb, and counted as a BOFRA Championship race.