Great Owl Running

Great Owl Running

Based in Yorkshire, Great Owl Running offers trail running events that celebrate nature, community, and adventure — offering scenic routes, friendly vibes, and unforgettable challenges for runners of all abilities.

Great Owl Running

A wide range of distances on trails in and around the Leeds area and surrounding Yorkshire countryside.

An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
  • Wed 29 Oct
  • £22
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Piglove by the River by Night 10K & 5K

An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
A fast, fun-packed forest trail run with some challenging uphills and rewarding downhills! Starting in Meanwood, the run takes in some of the best trails that Leeds has to offer over a 10.5km route.
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £20
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Meanwood Holly Hustle

A fast, fun-packed forest trail run with some challenging uphills and rewarding downhills! Starting in Meanwood, the run takes in some of the best trails that Leeds has to offer over a 10.5km route.

  • 10.5 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Looking for a challenge to get you out during the dull winter days and embrace the fine British weather? Run one ultra, or run both consecutive days, and circumnavigate the city of Leeds.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £32.50-£110
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras

Looking for a challenge to get you out during the dull winter days and embrace the fine British weather? Run one ultra, or run both consecutive days, and circumnavigate the city of Leeds.

  • Ultra run 3
Trail races taking in the sights of the fantastic Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire and the brutal Calverley Cutting, suitable for all runners, with a cosy warm atmosphere at the pub afterwards.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £20
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kirkstall Calverley Cutter & Kirkstall Bridge 10K

Trail races taking in the sights of the fantastic Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire and the brutal Calverley Cutting, suitable for all runners, with a cosy warm atmosphere at the pub afterwards.

  • 10K run
  • Trail run
Come and join the celebration of the general awfulness of running in the middle of a British winter in trail shoes.
  • Sat 14 Feb 2026
  • £18
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Billing

Come and join the celebration of the general awfulness of running in the middle of a British winter in trail shoes.

  • 14 km trail running + 277 m ascent
To put simply, this is the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin. We're talking a climb right out of the blocks to Surprise View, then down, up, down, up, up, up, then fly back.
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £14
Otley, West Yorkshire, UK

We Need To Talk About Chevin & Chevin is BS

To put simply, this is the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin. We're talking a climb right out of the blocks to Surprise View, then down, up, down, up, up, up, then fly back.

  • Fell run 2
An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026
  • £22
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Piglove by the River 10K & 5K

An evening event at a lovely beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a picnic bench, a pint of craft beer and admire the views. The perfect spot for a sunny evening!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £20-£88
Otley, West Yorkshire, UK

North Leeds Skyline

Starting from Otley, trail runners will follow the distance of their choice on hilly and scenic waymarked paths through Chevin Forest Park and beyond with regular checkpoints and aid stations.

  • Trail run 2
  • Ultra run
Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!
  • Sun 26 Jul 2026
  • £15-£31
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half

Stunning scenery and great local trails from the amazing Piglove By The River beer garden in the heart of Citu’s Climate Innovation District - grab a post-run picnic bench and a pint of craft beer!

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
A classic fell run that encompasses at least eight moors surrounding Ilkley, based on the Ilkley Skyline route conceived by North Leeds Fell Runner, Mike Ayers.
  • Sat 15 Aug 2026
  • £17-£22
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK

Ilkley Skyline

A classic fell run that encompasses at least eight moors surrounding Ilkley, based on the Ilkley Skyline route conceived by North Leeds Fell Runner, Mike Ayers.

  • Fell run 2
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