Get active outdoors in Yorkshire

• Sun 23 Nov
• £24-£56

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

• Trail run 2
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run

• Sun 23 Nov
• £15-£35

Leeds MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Leeds!

• Fun run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (quite flat) then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

• 5 km trail running + 143 ft ascent

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a 2-lap out-and-back route on an old railway line, then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

• 10 km trail running + 286 ft ascent

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | Half Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a half marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish.

• 13.1 miles trail running + 1038 ft ascent

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish.

• 26.2 miles trail running + 2076 ft ascent

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | Ultra Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish.

• 32 miles trail running + 2422 ft ascent

• Sat 29 Nov
• £26-£28

Rhino Run | 6 Hour Challenge

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 6-hours at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Rhino medal and goody bag.

• 6 hrs trail running + 346 ft ascent

• Sun 7 Dec
• £14-£41

Do you like my Bingley Baubles

Enjoy a festive trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter. A challenging and scenic run over towpath, woodland, and fields with joyous distances from 5K to a full marathon.

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sat 13 Dec
• £14-£56

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sun 14 Dec
• £4-£41

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound to start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or the challenge of a longer distance.

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sat 20 Dec
• £20

Calverley Chaos

Chaos on the Calverley Millennium Way. A 12km/7.5 mile trail race taking place on the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Find out why it's Chaos...

• 12 km trail running + 600 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Jan 2026
• £14-£41

Bridlington | Day 2

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot. Then enjoy hot food at the Ship Inn.

• 10K run
• 5K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
• £27.50-£110

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

• Sun 11 Jan 2026
• £15-£58

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sat 17 Jan 2026
• £15-£56

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

• 5K run
• 10K run
• 10 miler
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• + 2 more races

• Sat 17 Jan 2026
• £14-£28

Hull Culture Run I

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run
• + 1 more race

• Sat 24 Jan 2026
• £20

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

• Sun 8 Feb 2026
• £24-£42

Grim Leodis

An undulating 6.5 mile loop with a mixture of canal tow path, river bank, trail and a road – a little bit of everything with beautiful sections of the Leeds Liverpool canal and River Aire.

• Trail run 2
• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sat 14 Feb 2026
• £15-£56

Besotted at Bingley

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this Valentines. Perfect for runners of all abilities, from novices to Ultra PB chasers, this is one to warm the depths of your heart.

• 10K run
• Trail run
• 5K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sat 14 Feb 2026
• £18

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

• Sun 22 Feb 2026
• £24-£26

Settle Half Marathon | Road Race

Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.

• 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent

• Sat 28 Feb 2026
• £24-£56

Carry on in the Colliery

Take on lapped course through the stunning South Yorkshire Park country park of Rabbit Ings and reach the finish to hang your finisher's medal around your neck with pride.

• 10 miler
• Trail run 3
• Marathon
• CaniCross
• Ultra run

• Sat 14 Mar 2026
• £24-£56

Spring Time Canal Canter

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on good trail and canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. A range of distances to suit every level of runner.

• 5K run
• 10K run
• 10 miler
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• + 1 more race

• Sat 21 Mar 2026
• £14

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

• Sun 29 Mar 2026
• £24-£56

Sir Titus March Mayhem

Spring along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Spring Tide Sir Titus Trot along the flat, even towpath. Perfect for all abilities, it tends to sell out very quickly.

• 10 miler
• 10K run
• Trail run
• 5K run
• Half marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sat 4 Apr 2026
• £23-£38

Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk

The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.

• 10K run
• Trail run
• Short walk 2

• Sun 5 Apr 2026
• £24-£56

Lets Motor along the Towpath | Rodley

You'd be an April Fool to miss this one. Enjoy a trip up the flat and event towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley. One to warm the depths of your heart.

• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• Marathon
• 10 miler
• + 1 more race

• Sat 25 Apr 2026
• £45-£60

Calderdale Way Ultra

Set in the heart of the West Yorkshire moors, this ultra is the perfect addition to the spring running calendar with its open moorland, woodland trails, canals and scenic views.

• Ultra run 2

• Wed 29 Apr 2026
• £22

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

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £62-£115

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

• 26.2 miles road running

• Sun 10 May 2026
• £39-£53

Leeds Half Marathon

The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

• 13.1 miles road running

• Sun 24 May 2026
• £14-£42

Get the Hull out of Here

Based out of East Hull this race will run out on the TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, it should allow runners to enjoy a flat even surface ideal or both beginners or for seasoned athletes...

• 5K run
• 10K run
• 10 miler
• Half marathon
• Trail run
• + 1 more race

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £20-£88

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

• Sat 6 Jun 2026
• £45-£85

Samaritans Way Ultra

Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.

• Marathon
• Ultra run

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £25

Crackpots Trail Run

The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

• 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent

• Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
• £49-£199

North Yorks Ultra Challenge

Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges – basecamp is in Scarborough – famous for its Fair, and a popular seaside spa since the 17th century.

• 100K ultra run 2
• 50K ultra run 2
• Trail run
• 10 miler

• Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
• £95-£105
• Team & charity places only

Endure24 | Leeds

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

Team & charity places only

• 24 hrs multi terrain running

• Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £37.50-£58.50
• Early bird

RIDE The Dales

The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.

Early bird on now

• Short sportive
• Medium sportive
• Long sportive

• Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul 2026
• £20-£100

Ripon Triathlon Festival

A family-friendly event in partnership with the Brownlee Foundation, for triathletes of all skill levels including a Sprint, Standard, Middle distance tri, Swims, Aquabike, Relay and Juniors.

• Lake swim 2
• Sprint triathlon
• Sprint aquabike
• Standard aquabike
• Olympic triathlon
• + 5 more races

• Sun 26 Apr 2026
• £17-£67

Harrogate Triathlon

Triathlon England Large Event of the Year 2025. A highly anticipated multisport festival for adults and juniors of all abilities.

• Kids aquathlon 5
• Sprint triathlon 2
• Novice triathlon
• Super sprint triathlon

• Sat 4 Apr 2026
• £23-£38

Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk

The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.

• 10K run
• Trail run
• Short walk 2

• Sat 27 Jun 2026
• £25

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales | Marathon

Hike a marathon through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling green hills, drystone walls, and the iconic Malham Cove, to support people living with cancer.

• 25.8 miles hiking + 2821 ft ascent

• Sat 27 Jun 2026
• £20

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales | Half Marathon

Hike a half marathon through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling green hills, drystone walls, and the iconic Malham Cove, to support people living with cancer.

• 14.4 miles hiking + 2067 ft ascent

• Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
• £20-£30

Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire

A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.

• Charity walk 2

• Sun 7 Dec
• FREE-£10

Walk for Children Leeds

Leeds Walk for Children is for everyone. Choose to walk either 5K or 3K and enjoy the festive event village. There will be activities for all ages.

• 5 km walking