Trail Running calendar near Ashton-under-Lyne 2026-2027

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale, starting near Grinton and finishing at the Dales Bike Centre. The route combines moorland tracks, pasture and short road sections, includes a self navigated Wensleydale loop, and..

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

An off-road running and walking event around the Charnwood countryside based at Nanpantan Scout Group HQ in Loughborough. Main route is about 10 miles; a 1 mile junior fun run is available with a small on-the-day entry fee.

A head-torch trail event around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options with on-course water, a medal for finishers, and a maximum field of 150 entrants.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3100 feet of ascent plus a junior 3.25 km race for ages 11 and over. The lower route is marked but the upper fells are unmarked and require navigation and mountain awareness.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A 10k evening trail race set entirely within the Kiplin Hall estate, with a marked course through formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths. Finishers receive a hot drink and cake and there are trophies for top finishers.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

The Tideswell Terminator is an 8.9 km trail race in Tideswell on 10 October. The hilly route gains 267 m, passes Peters Stone and Hay Cop, and finishes at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 miles trail race from Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone through forests, fields and riverside paths, featuring 1,700 feet of elevation, a halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a voucher for a free pint redeemable on race day.

Rivington Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon around Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 October 2026. Organised by Chorley Women FC, the race requires prior half marathon experience.

A multi terrain trail event at Endcliffe Park featuring a 10k trail and a 2.5k children's fun run. The event attracts over 1,000 runners annually and uses grass, paved paths and woodland trails.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.