Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2026-2027

A six hour trail event at Sence Valley Forestry Park on a **3.3-mile** hilly loop; participants complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are permitted, and entrants may choose a medal or a tree-planting..

An off-road 5 km lap event at Cuerdon Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete as many laps as they wish within a six hour limit. Aid station, visitor centre refreshments, signed course and finisher medals.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners repeat a 4.167 miles loop each hour; solo and paired entries are available, with 8 hour and 7 hour capped options and chip timing.

Inflatable obstacle course at Cheltenham Racecourse on 10 October 2026 with options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family rules for children, finishers medals and on-site facilities.

A fully marked 32 mile trail run in the Cambrian Mountains, based at Camp Plas with exclusive camping and support, limited to 100 runners and a 14 hours cut off for the main route.

A trail race in Tideswell on 10 October covering 8.9 km with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and the summit of Hay Cop and finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon based at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, featuring forest and riverside paths, about 1,700 feet of elevation, one halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a free pint voucher.

A half marathon around the official pathways of Rivington, held on 10 October 2026 with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School. The event is organised by Chorley Women FC and requires prior half marathon experience.

The 15th and final Sheffield Tententen is a multi terrain 10k in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield on 11 October 2026, with a separate 2.5 km fun run for ages 4 to 14 and family-friendly atmosphere.

A trail running event on 11 October 2026 at Cannock Chase Forest offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race, with chip timing, a themed medal, marked routes and an event village with food and partner giveaways.

A 6.2-mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing. Junior races include Curly Wurly goody bags and Halloween fancy dress prizes.

A roughly 21.5 km fell race around the Goyt Valley near Buxton with about 760 m of climb, mostly off road and marked at junctions. Full fell kit is required and water plus hot food are provided at set points.

Trail races around Grafham Water on 11 October 2026 offering 10 km and a half marathon on fully marked countryside routes, with water stations, first aid cover and medals for all finishers.

A canicross event at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering short and long route options for runners with dogs, marked trails, marshals, parking, a café and toilets.

Join this flexible lapped event at Burrs Country Park featuring trail and riverside paths. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon within seven hours while supporting The Sunnywood Project.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX files. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A self navigated 50k route from Grassington across the Yorkshire Dales with 1260 m ascent, GPX navigation, aid stations and live tracking. Map reading and fell experience are required.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.