Skipton
Trail Running Calendar near Skipton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Skipton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 198 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.
Point-to-point ultra events across remote Yorkshire Dales fells: The Fellsman is 61 miles with 11,000 ft ascent, and the Fellsman Dart is 30 miles with 4,200 ft ascent.
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 long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.
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.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry 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.
Flat out and back races along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with aid stations and medals.
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.
A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations across the South Pennines with GPX and map provided.
A two day multisport festival in Aireville Park, Skipton featuring junior and adult triathlon events, two cycling sportives and a family closed road loop.
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.