Trail Running calendar near Ashbourne 2026-2027

A long fell race across Pennine moorland near Holmfirth covering 28.5 km with 1,285 m of ascent. Category AL event requiring navigation skills and mandatory mountain kit, with checkpoints, a 200 runner limit and minimum age 18.

A chip timed one lap 10K through scenic Garendon Park on 26 July 2026. The trail route includes gentle climbs, water stations, race photos and finisher rewards, with entries capped at 370 and a minimum age of 15.

MacTuffX Sheffield on 26 July 2026 at Herringthorpe Stadium combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, offering standard and LITE weight divisions and a detailed leaderboard by division and age g..

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass, woodland and tarmac surfaces. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event provides basic facilities and fundraising support.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A multi-terrain five mile race around Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill, organised by Wilmslow Running Club. The traditional woodland route includes Adders Moss and Daniel Hill, with proceeds donated to charity.

Evening 5km and 10km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, running along riverside trails and the Trans Pennine Trail, with toilets, bag storage and a post-race drink from Piglove Brewery. Entry limited to 150, minimum age 18.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.

A 6.4 km fell race at Ponderosa café near Horseshoe Pass with 289 m of climb, partially marked route, entry £5 on the day, minimum age over 16, and no toilet facilities as the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

A Category CS fell race at Stoney Middleton Playing Field with an 8.5 km route and 308 m of ascent. The course includes climbs on High Street and Longstone Edge and finishes with prize presentation and a beer and BBQ on the field.

Trail run with music around Calke Abbey, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Free entry and parking, a roughly 8 km route within a 90 minute session, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.

She Strides Women only 50K is a women only ultramarathon in West Yorkshire with a circular marked 50 km route and about 1400 m of ascent. Four vegan friendly checkpoints and a ten hour cutoff at checkpoint 4 support participants.

A trail event around Hartington in the Peak District offering two scenic routes of about 26 miles and 15 miles, with checkpoints, aid stations, mandatory navigation kit and a village event base.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale on footpaths through woods, fields and a riverside stretch, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal; starts and finishes at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off-road loops through fields and woodland, a 100-athlete cap, prize money for the winner and an extra award for anyone surpassing 100 miles.

A 10 km trail race through the forest around Gisburn Forest Hub on 1 August 2026, licensed and run to England Athletics rules. Entries include chip timing, a race medal, photography and on-site refreshments; entrants must be 18 or older.

A six hour timed challenge in Hull where runners can cover distances from 5K to ultra marathon on a 4.37 mile out and back lap beside an old railway line. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.