Wakefield
Trail Running Calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wakefield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 197 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Six race winter trail league in West Yorkshire for affiliated club members, with team and individual prizes across multiple age categories.
A 5.8 Mile fell race around Marsden from Marsden Cricket Club, featuring slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy terrain and 1026ft of ascent with age and club trophy categories.
Two day trail weekend around Edale with 50 km and 43 km options or a combined 93 km, on public rights of way with GPX navigation and on course refreshment points.
Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race on 22 November 2026 starts and finishes at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop, with parking at Blackshaw Farm. Online and on the day entry options are available and the event holds UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
A 24 hour trail event of about 51 miles from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six Stanza Stones with poems, multiple checkpoints, and on-course medical and finish 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..
A short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale on 29 November 2026, covering 8.4 km with 335 m of climb. Entry is on the day with registration at the Sycamore Inn and a 125 runner limit.
Teams of four each run an individual flagged 10.7k loop at Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with mandatory full kit and a 120 team limit.
December 2026
A 6 km trail run around Longwood with three pie tasting stations, off-road terrain and costume prizes, organised by the 25th Salendine Nook Scout Group.
A flagged, FRA licensed 6 miles (9.7 km) fell race around Mytholmroyd moors with mandatory kit checks, public transport links and a 200 runner limit.
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.
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 winter walking and running event near Holmfirth with three loop options of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles, checkpoints, refreshments and specified safety kit requirements.
A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.
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 fell race on Boxing Day around Totley Moor and Blacka Moor, raising funds for S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.