Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2026-2027

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

A Halloween-themed night run in Irchester Country Park with a 5k race and a 2k family run. Entry includes a finisher medal, free event photos and a bag of Halloween sweets.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A full and half marathon around Gargrave, North Yorkshire, on a multi-terrain looped course that passes the Broughton Stone Circle. Volunteer run and non-profit, proceeds support a scout's attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 20..

Night trail racing at Delamere Forest with a 10 km and a Half Marathon on a reflective marked course. Fancy dress fits the Spooky Halloween theme and a free kids 1 km includes medals for finishers.

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

A trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, organised by St Helens Striders with a 250 place limit and a minimum age of 15. Entries are handled through SiEntries and parking is very limited.

An eight-day event in Telford where runners can choose 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon each day; enter any combination of days and receive a medal for each race.

Trail races in Hartington with 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked routes through the Peak District, local cheese samples and a goodie bag.

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026, with a timed one mile run or walk and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.

A measured seven mile single-lap race through the private grounds of Garendon Park, chip timed and fully marshalled. The event also includes a Fun Run, commemorative t-shirts for 7-mile finishers, and prize categories across age groups and..

Petzl Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a pair of 5 mile out and back runs on 5 and 6 November 2026, one at night and one at dawn. The route includes the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and requires a headtorch.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.