Thirsk
Trail Running Calendar near Thirsk 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Thirsk for 2026-2027! We've gathered 96 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.
A winter trail event near Otley with 12, 19 and 32 mile routes, mandatory safety kit, checkpoint support and tracker provision for ultramarathon entrants.
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
January 2027
Trail races at Harewood House near Leeds on 9 January 2027 with mapped 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes and a Canicross option allowing one dog per runner.
A 5 mile night trail race in Dalby Forest on mostly unused single track paths, with a 16 plus age limit and a £19 entry fee.
A winter 50K trail ultra from Goathland through the North York Moors, joining the Mulgrave Way and passing two waterfalls, four checkpoints and on-course trackers.
February 2027
A 23 mile single lap trail from Guiseley across Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin with checkpoints and a 550 runner entry limit.
Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k around Saltburn with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit and limited entries.
Trail half marathon in the North York Moors starting and finishing at Levisham Village Hall, passing through the Hole of Horcum with checkpoints and a five hour limit.
Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 feature 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park and Water Garden with live chip timing.
March 2027
A traditional fell race on Ilkley Moor on 7 March 2027, an 8 km course with 401 metres of climb run under FRA rules by Ilkley Harriers.
A 53 miles ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2,300 m ascent, mandatory kit and a 16 hour limit.
Night-time trail event around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes with head torch, water stations and finisher medals.