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.
May 2027
Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.
Trail running in Castleton organised by Trails For Good with a finish area featuring local food and drink. The event supports local businesses and helps fund nature regeneration and trail repair through a partnership with the Peak District Foundation..
A muddy 5k obstacle course at The Knavesmire in York featuring climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older. On-site parking, refreshments and a minimum fundraising target are part of the event.
A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.
The 42nd Calderdale Way Relay is a six-leg off-road team relay on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall, with entries opening December 2026.
A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; mixed terrain with camping and on-site aid.
Hourly 4.167-mile laps repeated until one runner remains; held at Stubbs Fields, Hebden Bridge on 29 May 2027 with on-site food, drinks and portaloos.
June 2027
An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-trophy included..
A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.
A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley and visiting six Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event includes checkpoint support, live tracking, summer camping and finishers mementos.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide over varied terrain. Wave starts run every 15 minutes and the event has a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A continuous 108 mile Mountain Rescue Team race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour limit, 5451 m ascent and 25 places.
A hilly 6 mile fell run on 18 June 2027 from Stalybridge to Trigg point on Hobson Moor, organised as the second event in The Tour near Copley Recreation Centre.