Trail Running calendar near Askham 2026-2027

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A six mile out and back trail race near Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Rooms and published entry fees include an administrative charge and a pay on the day supplement.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

Experience an epic 200 mile single stage ultra marathon from Hull to Helmsley. This biennial challenge follows the scenic Wolds Way and Cleveland Way National Trails through the North York Moors with a 60 hour time limit.

A BS category fell race on 22 May 2026 in Castleton, covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge. Entries open 15 March and close 20 May; minimum age 18 and entry fee is £8.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave with a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag, is for ages 18 and over, and is currently full.

A point-to-point trail ultra of 32 miles through East Lancashire and the South Pennines that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The route gains about 4,700 ft and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

Multi distance running festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate offering 10 mile day and night races, 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a 100 mile team relay. The course is a marked 10 mile loop over trails, tracks and estate roads.

A **110 mile** single-stage trail race along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36-hour time limit. The route passes coastal towns such as Scarborough, Whitby and Saltburn; solo and relay entry options are available.

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

A 10km trail race around Nidderdale with start and finish at the Nidderdale Showground. The route crosses woodland and moorland, supports two local charities, and includes age categories, team prizes and spot prizes.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Trail races from Pelican Park in East Hull along the TransPennine Trail toward Hornsea, on flat, well-surfaced trail. Multiple distances from 5 km to marathon, with marshals, feed stations, a bespoke finisher medal and on-course support.