Trail Running calendar near Appletreewick 2026-2027

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a six hour timed run on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary in Lytham St Annes, with scenic views across to Southport and North Wales. Complete as many laps as you like and earn a medal after one lap.

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

A community 9 km trail race around lakes and woods near Abbey Village, Chorley. The event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA and attracts runners aged from 16 to 80+, with entry priced at £14.10.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

An 18 km self-navigating trail on the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 m of ascent. The event includes an aid station at the halfway turn, GPX for entrants, finishers medals and safety team support.

A low-key 50 km loop trail run from Hayfield in the Peak District, using Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way. Self-navigating with navigation notes and GPX for entrants, on-course support and refreshments at 6 km, 25 km and 40..

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

Tackle the classic 51 km Haworth Hobble across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1340 m of climb, remote winter conditions, mandatory kit checks, trackers, six feed stations and hot food at the finish.

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

A circular trail race around Otley following the Welcome Way with distances from 13 miles to 50 miles. The event uses trackers for ultrarunners, has mandatory kit requirements and registration at Otley Cricket Club.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

An AS-category fell race by Keswick Athletic Club in the Lake District, covering 7.2 km with 543 m of ascent to Causey Pike. The route includes marked summit sections and three marshal points, and full FRA kit plus a base layer is mandatory..

The Lakeland Trails Leighton Hall will take place in Silverdale on Saturday 14 March 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines, with 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and junior distances for every runner. Organised by Nice Work with bespoke medals, free photos and a Racecheck Gol..

Classic fell race over 6.5 miles and 260 m ascent across Pennine moorland, with stream crossings, boggy trods and a climb up Pule Hill. Join Holmfirth Harriers at Marsden Cricket Club on 15 March 2026 for a muddy, scenic challenge.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.