Events, adventures & clubs in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is one of the UK’s most exciting places to get active outdoors. From the rolling landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and the dramatic scenery of the North York Moors to the iconic coastline and the mighty Yorkshire 3 Peaks, this region is packed with opportunities to challenge yourself, meet like-minded people and enjoy unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re based in Leeds, Sheffield, York, Harrogate or visiting from further afield, there’s no shortage of ways to get moving. Take part in local running races, charity bike rides or friendly triathlons; join a walking group to explore hidden trails; or sign up for a challenge like the Yorkshire 3 Peaks to test your endurance.
Alongside major events, Yorkshire is home to countless clubs and groups that welcome newcomers. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, you’ll find events, adventures and communities here to help you get active outdoors.
Map viewRunning events in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is home to iconic races from fun runs and parkruns to major half marathons and charity challenges.
- Sat 8 Nov
- £23-£41
Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Autumn | Day 3
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£25
Grim Reservoir Dogs
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
- Trail run 2
- Sat 8 Nov
- £13-£25
Moonlight Meander
Grab your head-torch, fairy lights, light-sabre and lanterns for a pitch black run through the woods, either 4 4-mile or 8 8-mile looped course. What could possibly go wrong?
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 9 Nov
- £23-£41
Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir Autumn | Day 4
A 6.7 mile circular route around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir within the Yorkshire Dales plus additional laps for the longer distances followed by a bespoke medal and grim treats at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 16 Nov
- £15-£35
York 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, York!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 16 Nov
- £20
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
- 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
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, Rhino medal and goody bag.
- 10K run 2
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Fixed time runs
- 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
- £4-£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
- + 3 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
- Sat 3 Jan 2026
- £14-£41
Bridlington | Day 1
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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 10 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32.50-£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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- 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.
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- CaniCross
- Sat 14 Mar 2026
- £14-£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
- + 2 more races
- 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
- £14-£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
- + 2 more races
- 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
- £14-£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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- 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 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 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
- £95-£105
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?
- 24 hrs multi terrain running
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
- £6-£315
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Relay & MND Mile
The iconic marathon is set to return, bringing with it the same inspiring spirit and the continuation of two hugely popular additions, the relay and the MND Mile - for a weekend of celebrations!
- Marathon
- Fun run
- Road run
Cycling events & sportives in Yorkshire
From the Tour de Yorkshire routes to scenic sportives, road races and MTB events.
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
- 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
Triathlons & multisport events in Yorkshire
The region hosts some of the UK’s toughest and friendliest triathlons.
- 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
Walking & hiking adventures
Hiking is huge in Yorkshire, with the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge at its heart.
- 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
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales
Hike 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.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2
- 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
Adventures in Yorkshire
Including family-friendly outdoor activities.
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- 1 day from £30-£85
Zip the Cow
Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.
- 885 ft abseiling
Outdoor clubs & groups in Yorkshire
Running clubs, cycling groups and hiking meetups make it easy to meet new people.
Running clubs Cycling clubs Triathlon clubs Walking clubs Swimming clubs
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Explore upcoming events, connect with local clubs, and challenge yourself in the Dales, Moors and Peaks.