Wakefield
Walking Events Calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027
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Explore the top walking events near Wakefield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 great walks in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local walk.
August 2026
Guided walk from Bowden Bridge Car Park in Hayfield along the River Kinder across Kinder Plateau to the source, passing woodland, waterfalls and cloughs. The route is 15km (10 miles) with rocky and sometimes boggy terrain and a maximum of 8 guest..
Walkers can take part in the Colour Run at Laund Hill Sports Complex on New Hey Road in Huddersfield HD3 3XF. The event appears in the walking category and offers entries from £12 with child, adult and family tickets available.
Walkers can choose 41 miles, 28 miles, 15.5 miles or 10 miles starting in Edale; routes are muddy, rocky and steep, self navigated with checkpoints 10 to 15 miles apart and food provided.
September 2026
Walkers tackle a 20 mile route from Fairholmes in the Upper Derwent to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge over rough moorland and gritstone edges; navigation with map and compass is required, refreshments and return bus provided.
The event offers walkers off road, hilly courses of 14.8 miles (1750 ft ascent) or 26.2 miles (3065 ft) with stocked feed stations and early starts for slower competitors.
Walkers can choose 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100 miles, all starting and finishing in Hathersage on scenic Peak District trails, with checkpoints about every 10km and optional led groups.
Walkers can choose 10K or Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire from Knaresborough HG5 8DP, with relaxed trail terrain and pay on the day or online entry.
Hayfield walkers join a three hour score event across Peak District hills, moors and dales with a provided map, self selected routes, navigation and FRA mandatory kit required.
Walkers can choose laps of 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k on an inflatable obstacle course in York, North Yorkshire, with each 2.5k lap repeating the obstacles. The non timed event includes music zones, an on course water station, toilets and a free..
October 2026
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K or Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside starting in Brighouse to be confirmed, with pay on the day entry available.
Walkers in Edale can take part in a three hour score event across Peak District hills, moors and dales with route choice, staggered start slots and mandatory map and kit checks.
November 2026
Walkers can choose 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon routes along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall on scenic Yorkshire trail routes with flexible entry options.
Walkers can use a shorter 3 km wheelchair friendly circuit of Aireville Park starting on Skipton High Street, while a longer 5 km multi terrain undulating route goes through Aireville Park and Skipton Woods. Suitable for ages 6 and over, the..
December 2026
Walkers follow a 21 mile circular moorland route from Mytholmroyd across Hebden Bridge moors; must carry a Santa Hat and present max £5; hot meal and showers after.
Walkers may do one or more loops of 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles or 4.2 miles from Brockholes Village Hall, Holmfirth over moorland and roads, with snacks and maps.
Walkers follow a 2.2 mile out and back tarmac course with a short grass section around University of York, with an aid table each lap and options from 5 km to 10 km and beyond.
January 2027
February 2027
Walkers can choose 14.3/20.3/34.3 miles from the field behind St Robert's Church, Pannal, on country paths via Nidd Gorge, with CPs offering drinks and snacks.