Trail Running calendar near Accrington 2026-2027

A single-lap 13 km BM fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent over rocky tracks, heathery paths, a mile of road and forest sections with roots and slippery bridges. Basic facilities and FRA mandatory kit are required.

Introduced in 2026, a 12 mile trail race in National Trust Clumber Park on 26 September 2026. The route is fully marshalled with water stations and finishers receive a medal, water and banana. Minimum age 17 and a three hour cut off.

Tower to Castle Ultra 30 covers 30.9 miles from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle with a ferry crossing at Fleetwood, way marked sections and compulsory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entries close 20 September 2026.

A community fell race in the Ceiriog Valley on 26 September 2026, covering 11.6 km with 425 m ascent. Entry on the day; refreshments, showers and changing facilities are provided at Canolfan Ceiriog Centre.

A charity relay in Malham on 27 September 2026 with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £5 per person. The route climbs near the summit of Cawden Hill then returns on a direct descent.

A village based fell race on 27 September 2026 covering 11.3 km with 415 m ascent. The course is marshalled and partially flagged, basic waterproof kit is required, and prizes are awarded by age category and teams.

A BM fell race around Wirksworth covering 13.7 km with 457 m of ascent, run on varied quarry, trail and pasture terrain under FRA licence. The route includes steep climbs, Harborough Rocks and views toward Carsington Water.

Trail races at Delamere Forest on 27 September 2026 offering a 13.1-mile half marathon (two laps) and a 10.6 km 10K (one lap), with chip timing, aid stations, marshals and a canicross option.

Trail running in Blackpool on a 10K loop with longer race options, views of Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo, drink stations and bespoke finisher medals.

A five mile trail race in Worsley on 27 September 2026 organised by Swinton Running Club. Affiliated and unaffiliated ticket types are listed and on the day entry is available for an extra two pounds subject to availability.

Breidden Hills is an 11.5 km fell race around Criggion, Shropshire with 790 m of ascent. The course is partially marked so navigational skills and kit checks are required, entrants must be over 18 and entry is £8.

A MapRun navigation event in Braithwaite, Lake District on 20 Sep 2026, using electronic controls and a Category O course. Open to those aged 14 and over, with pre entry via SiEntries or on the day entry.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

A Backyard Ultra in Greystoke, Cumbria on 3 October 2026, with a roughly 6.73 km runnable loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event offers a country themed yard with music, open views and a supportive on course atmosphere..

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District on 3 October 2026, raced by teams of eight over steep climbs and rough terrain. Entry is by club via SiEntries, limited to 70 teams with a £100 fee per team.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

Two routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District: 26.2 miles with 4000 ft ascent or 14.3 miles with 2000 ft ascent. Checkpoints provide refreshments and a hot meal at the finish.

A 35 mile circular ultra in North Yorkshire that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB and finishes via Studley Royal deer park. Options exist for solo runners and relay teams with staffed checkpoints and village hall fac..

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A 35 mile circular trail run from Studley Roger around the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB, with a five-person relay option, staffed checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit.