Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2026-2027

Trail races at Rother Valley Country Park near Sheffield offering 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon on lakeside and woodland trails. Live chip timing, bespoke finisher medal, merchandise and a post race snack and drink provided.

A 15.7 km fell race around the Clwydian Hills with 950 m of ascent. The route requires navigation and prior fell-running experience; toilets and refreshments are provided and team entry has no limit on runners.

Experience an evening off road run through the tracks and trails of The Wyre Forest. This ten kilometer event features a two lap course in the dark where torches are required and canicross runners are welcome.

Timed event at Hardy Farm on a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Participants may repeat laps to cover distances from 5 km to ultra within a seven hour limit and receive a finishers medal.

Trail races around the Wharfedale skyline near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley with 13, 20 and 35 mile routes, checkpoint support and tracker provision for ultramarathon entrants.

A canal-side running event in Kirkstall on 14 November 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes, finisher rewards and flexible entry options for a self-paced weekend run.

Hourly-start Backyard Ultra on a 4.167 mile loop near Leeds with mixed trail terrain, camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag. Competitors exit when they fail to finish a lap, leaving one final champion.

A 40 mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Lymm that circumnavigates Warrington on tracks, paths and lanes. The 2026 race is on 14 November with solo, pair and four person relay entry options.

A 23 km fell race around Bamford in the Peak District with 1050 m of ascent and a FRA permit. Pre entry and day entry are available, the minimum age is 18 and mandatory FRA kit must be carried.

Trail races from 5 miles to marathon start at Skelton Lake Services and explore Rothwell Country Park, with water stations, a cupless approach, a bespoke medal and kebabs at the finish.

A 10.5 km forest trail run around Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail, with narrow technical sections, muddy footing and about 200 m of ascent. Finishers receive complimentary soup and optional medals or t-shirts.

A charity run at Stanley Park on 15 November 2026 supporting Breakthrough T1D. The 3.1 mile loop can be repeated for half marathon, marathon or ultra distances and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.

A fell race on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Sunnyhurst Woods near Darwen covering about 6 km with 305 m of climb. The race is held in memory of David Staff and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.

A three hour fell running score event on 15 November 2026 in the Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley where competitors choose their own route to visit controls and must carry FRA mandatory kit.

Leeds MoRun at Roundhay Park on 15 November 2026 offers 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances to raise funds and awareness for Movember. The event includes chip timing, finisher medals and a fancy dress competition.

Callow Fell Race is an AS-category 8 km fell race with about 762 m of ascent around Little Stretton, featuring four steep climbs, limited signage, and mandatory WFRA kit; previous fellrunning experience is recommended.

A marathon and a half marathon in Broadway, Worcestershire set mainly on trails through the northern Cotswolds, featuring Broadway Tower, Snowshill and Stanway. Both races are licensed and the course is marked with marshals at key points.

A six-race team and individual trail series in West Yorkshire across November to January, run on hilly 5 to 6 mile courses. Open only to affiliated members of the 17 league clubs; a £20 season pass covers all six races.