Wakefield
Trail Running Calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wakefield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 223 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An evening Category AS fell race in Todmorden on 24 November 2026, run in the dark with compulsory head torches and roughly 5.8 to 7.5 km with about 315 to 375 m ascent.
A 24 hour, 51 mile linear route across the South Pennines visiting six Stanza Stones with poems by Simon Armitage, featuring checkpoints, live tracking and medical support.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event has summer and winter editions, multiple checkpoints with hot food at three indoor locations, live tracking and rout..
Short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale on 29 November 2026, covering 8.4 km with 335 m climb; entry on the day for up to 125 runners.
Teams of four tackle a flagged 10.7k loop at Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with mandatory kit, a 120 team limit and a £28 team entry fee.
December 2026
A 6 km off road run from The Dusty Miller Pub in Longwood with three pie tasting stations, muddy terrain, fancy dress and prizes.
A social four leg pairs relay around Keighley on 5 December 2026 using footpaths, trails and quiet roads; team entry £48 with maps and GPX available.
A flagged Pennine winter fell race of about 6 miles with 1640 ft ascent near Hebden Bridge, using SI timing and FRA mandatory kit checks on 6 December 2026.
This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.
An 8 km fell race in the Peak District at Bulls Head, Tintwistle, with 305 m climb, team scoring, pre-entry and on the day entry both available for £8.
Trail races in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with mandatory kit, checkpoint support and tracker provision for ultras.
A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.
A looped walking and running event around Holmfirth offering three loops from 4.2 to 11.6 miles with on-course snacks, finish meal and certificate.
PECO XC Junior League Race 2 at Pontefract Park on 13 December 2026 offers chip timed one and two mile cross country races for school age runners with an online season ticket for £8.
Festive canal races in Bingley offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon on a mostly flat towpath with feed stations and festive finisher medals.
An evening head-torch run at St Ives Estate offering 5 km or 10 km routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder, with virtual entry and event medals.
A 7.8 km, 270 m ascent Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC across Blacka Moor and Totley Moor with mandatory winter kit and proceeds to local charities.
A hilly, multi-terrain 7 mile Boxing Day race around Otley Chevin from Guiseley with chip timing and a choice of a technical shirt or tree planting for finishers.