Trail Running calendar near Alderley Edge 2026-2027

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Experience a scenic 10k fell race through the historic village of Eyam featuring steep climbs and Peak District views. Enjoy a post race BBQ and junior events in a friendly atmosphere.

Kilnsey Crag Fell Race at the Kilnsey Show in the York Dales is a short, steep blast up iconic Kilnsey Crag that tests speed and nerve. The senior race is pre entry only while free junior races make it a lively family event.

The Muker Show Fell Race takes place on 2nd September 2026, featuring a 1.4-mile route with 550 feet of climb over river, edge, and fields. It's a BOFRA Senior Championship counter for runners in Under 12 to Senior age categories.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Experience the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales with a 10k trail race through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. This event features scenic climbs and descents with post race refreshments and merchandise included for all participants.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

Experience an incredible five stage triathlon challenge in the Lake District featuring a Windermere swim and a mountain run to the summit of Scafell Pike. This 112km course offers a unique and rewarding endurance experience.

Experience a 102 mile self navigation mountain race through Snowdonia Eryri National Park. This event features 5172 m of elevation and 11 supported checkpoints for qualified ultramarathon runners.

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain run through the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With over 3,200m of ascent past Yr Wyddfa and the Glyderau, it's a true navigation challenge. The event features five fully-supported checkpoints..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Join this 23 mile walk or run starting from Gargrave Village Hall through the scenic Malhamdale landscape. This circular route visits Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor with a 9 hour completion window for all participants.