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.
March 2027
Team relay at Middleton Park, Leeds, with three 2.6 mile laps on an undulating cross country course and categories for club, mixed and veteran teams.
A 52 km late winter fell race around Haworth with 1700 m ascent, mandatory FRA kit, GPS navigation banned and staffed feed stations on route.
A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.
A 13 March 2027 countryside race of about 34 to 35 km with roughly 825 to 850 m of ascent, run by volunteers to raise funds for Grindleford Primary School.
Self-navigated 50 km trail run from Hayfield on the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m ascent, GPX navigation and on-course safety support.
An 18 km self-navigated Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 metres ascent, flexible starts, on-course support and eco-medals.
Weekend trail runs in Slaithwaite offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with on the day cash only entry and a jumble finisher medal.
A 25 km Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland; FRA kit is required and proceeds support local groups.
Blubberhouses Moor is a 23 plus mile walkers and runners event around Bland Hill and local reservoirs, limited to 250 entrants, with checkpoints and a finish meal.
Night time trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on 23 March 2027, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, 150 places and a £15 entry fee.
A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.
A 6.2 km fell race at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, part of an eight race Trunce series with junior races and on the day entry.
April 2027
A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.
Trail runs at Bramham Park on 4 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon across the estate; canicross friendly and parking available.