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

A short BOFRA fell race from Arncliffe Village Green with a steep climb to a cairn and a split descent, plus a separate 4 mile road race; junior and senior categories and archived results back to 1991.

A roughly 17 km fell race with 906 m of ascent around the east Duddon Valley, visiting Grey Friar, Coniston Old Man and White Pike. Traditional map and compass navigation is required and the event has a 200-runner limit.

An 8 hour looped ultramarathon at Temple Newsam Park where runners complete as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course records laps, distance and time and provides on-course aid, bag drop and a medal for finishers.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

A long distance run and walk in northeast Wales with 32, 24 and 16 mile routes along the Clwydian Hills and Offa's Dyke Path. Both walkers and runners are welcome and checkpoints provide refreshments and a finish certificate.

Trail races at Farndale on 9 August 2026 offer three untaped courses from 8.3 to 29 miles. Competitors must navigate with printed maps, carry mandatory safety kit and use provided parking and overnight camper facilities.

A flagged and marshalled BS fell race from Uppermill with a 10 km course and 400 m of climb, entry via SiEntries and a post race chip butty included in the fee.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A historic, short fell race on 12 August 2026 organised by Goyt Valley Striders from Buxworth Memorial Club. The loop is 3.4 miles with 275 m of ascent and entries often sell out.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

An organised 7.3 km route around Darley Dale featuring forest trails, long climbs and technical descents, finishing across a field after a steep final ascent to Oker Trig Point.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunch of the village fell race in Flagg, Peak District, featuring a mainly off-road 5.5 miles route through fields, lanes and country roads. The course returns with a steady one and a half mile downhill back to the village.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 10k to ultra. Feed stations every three miles, a bespoke finisher medal and nearby train access make it a straightforward canal-side race day.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.