Wakefield
Trail Running Calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wakefield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 188 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.
A Skipton based trail race across Wharfedale offering four distances from 14.4 to 51 miles, checkpoint support, required kit list and trackers for ultramarathons.
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 5.6 Miles scenic undulating trail through fields, woodland and the Quaker Village near Upper Denby, with homemade flapjack for finishers and prizes across age categories.
September 2026
Scenic 10 km fell race from the village of Eyam with a 3 km junior run, prizes and a village barbecue and bar.
Short, steep fell race at Kilnsey Crag with a technical rock chimney descent, junior races, track sprints and a strict pre entry limit of 100.
An evening fell race around Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill covering 8 km with 360 m ascent, mandatory FRA kit, a 24 minute cut off on Brown Wardle and an entry limit of 200.
A community fell running event in Edale on 5 September 2026 featuring team barrel carrying, an individual fell race and children's races with proceeds for local primary schools.
A 7.1 km fell race on 5 September 2026 across the Longshaw estate and Grindleford Valley, run under FRA rules with race entry including access to the Sheepdog Trials.
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.
Free 16 km trail run and hike on Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook Clough and Jacob's Ladder, meeting at The Penny Pot Cafe in Edale.
A self navigated Totley AC fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m climb over mixed terrain, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit, limited parking and two water stations.
Approximately 10 km trail race around Waverley Lakes near Handsworth and Treeton in Sheffield on 6 September 2026, off road and fully marshalled with age category prizes.
Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.
A full 100 km circuit of Leeds on the Leeds Country Way with nine aid stations, mandatory GPX navigation and required safety kit.
Trail races in the Peak District offering distances from 12 km to 110 km with marked courses, support services and UTMB index classification.
A 20 mile off road traverse across nine gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team with walking, running and climbing options.