Trail Running calendar near Alstonefield 2026-2027

A BS fell race from the Cross Keys pub in Uppermill, covering 10 km 6.2 miles with 400 m ascent, fully flagged and marshalled. The entry fee includes chips and the event has age and prize categories.

A historic short fell race on 12 August 2026 around Eccles Pike, covering 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb and Buxworth Memorial Club as Race HQ. The event is popular and often sells out, with day numbers collection and parking guidance provid..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Experience a 7.3 km trail race through the scenic Derwent Valley featuring forest paths and technical descents. Conquer a steep climb to the Oker Trig Point for panoramic views before a fast downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunched 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg on 14 August 2026, running off road through fields, lanes and country roads toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton with a downhill return to the village. Pre-entry £7, race-day £8.

A multi-distance towpath event in Saltaire offering routes from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations, on-course marshals, finisher medals and nearby train and parking access.

Ilkley Skyline offers 35 km and 22 km fell running routes across the moors around Ilkley, starting and finishing at The Hermit in Burley Woodhead. The unmarked courses require a GPX or route map and include checkpoints and two aid stations.

Two trail ultras from Winwick Hall through the Harborough Round countryside: a 100k and a 50k with marked routes, GPX files, checkpoint support and mandatory kit requirements for self-navigation.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

The Piethorne Fell Race will take place in Milnrow on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

The Pilgrims Cross Fell Race will take place in Helmshore on Wednesday 19 August 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the evening registration. Runners receive a jumble medal, food, a drink and a sweetie bag.

A self-navigated trail event in Edale with four distances across steep, muddy and rocky terrain; GPX maps and staffed checkpoints are provided, and some kit is mandatory.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.