Trail Running calendar near Ambergate 2025-2026

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Hebden 2026 is a winter hill-walking event in Mytholmroyd, with St Michaels Church Hall as the hub. It offers two challenging routes: 22 miles and 15 miles. The long route climbs over 4,000 feet, while the shorter route has less ascent but is equally demanding.Not suitable for beginners, the cou..

Punk Panther Green Gateways is the season-opening trail race hosted from Otley Cricket Club in Otley, West Yorkshire. The course links city parks and green spaces around Leeds via the Green Gateways route, largely off-road, with a return along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Distances offered are 14, 20..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

Crocodile Challenge takes place at Ryton Pools Country Park, near Coventry in Warwickshire. The course is a flat, runnable 3.3-mile out-and-back loop set around pools and open pasture, on crushed stone with a few small rises. In six hours, runners can complete as many laps as they wish, from around..

The Kirkstall Calverley Cutter & Kirkstall Bridge 10km, organized by Great Owl Running, is a winter running event held in Leeds. It features two distances: a challenging 16km trail race showcasing scenic views of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire, and the tough Calverley Cutting, and a fast, fla..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a Limestone Series fell race organized by Wainwright Running Ltd, taking place around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys with Ilam Primary School as the base (DE6 2AZ). The route covers about 20.4km with roughly 1,370m of ascent, featuring nine steep climbs and descents that tes..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

Squirrel Challenge takes place at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, Welton Road, UK. It’s a sociable, six-hour trail event for runners and walkers of all abilities to move at their own pace. The course is a 3.3-mile off-road loop (mostly crushed stone) that you can repeat as many times as you wish wi..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter endurance event from Skipton Castle to Appleby’s Market Cross in Cumbria. The route follows Lady Anne’s Way, with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey, crossing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. This two-day, self-supported challenge is limite..

Pendle Way In A Day is a Winter Ultra in East Lancashire, starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle. The main route covers about 45 miles with around 6,100 ft of ascent, with a 30-mile option. The course passes through Blacko, Barnoldswick, Earby, Laneshawbridge, Wycoller, Boulsworth Bottoms, Catlow..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough, offering 14, 20 and 34-mile options (Ultra 34 miles, a 20‑mile trail, and a shorter route). The course loops Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mostly on attractive country paths and through Nidd Gorge; the ult..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park offers three distances: 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps), and a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1k). The undulating course is mainly park paths with one trail stretch and is wheelchair- and buggy-friendly; please stay lef..

Windy Hill Fell Race is a winter fell run based in the Oldham area, starting and finishing at the Rams Head Inn, an award-winning 450-year-old pub in Denshaw. The 12-mile route rewards with moorland views and around 2100 feet of ascent. Competitors traverse from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lak..