Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Run with a view of Durham Cathedral in this 7-hour time challenge along the River Wear. Choose your own distance on a scenic trail loop, from a 3km fun run to a full marathon or ultra. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a goody bag.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running challenge along Durham's River Wear, with cathedral views. It's part of a five-day series, but you can join for just this day. All finishers get a themed medal and a goody bag.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

This evening fell race on May 22, 2026, offers a 9.5 km tour through the historic mined landscapes of Carsington Pasture, with views of the Peak District. The event includes a downhill finish, food and drinks afterwards, and free parking. I..

A 32-mile trail ultra linking four iconic art installations, the Panopticons, across the scenic South Pennines of East Lancashire. The point-to-point route starts in Blackburn and finishes in Trawden, offering 10 hours to complete the chall..

Tackle a historic 25.5 km SAS test route in the Howgill Fells, featuring 1500m of climbing. Choose from loaded, runner, or walker categories on this challenging, waymarked course. All finishers earn a patch and a celebratory drink.

This marks the 40th edition of the traditional Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race. Runners navigate a 7-mile course with 400m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, with prizes, a country fair..

Run Nidderdale is a 10k trail race through the scenic Nidderdale countryside. The marked route features woodland, moorland, and a trig point with valley views. A third of proceeds support local charities.

Walkers and runners can choose between 10-mile and 16-mile routes through the scenic Shropshire-Mid Wales borderlands, finishing on the Offa’s Dyke National Trail. The event features well-marked paths, checkpoints with refreshments, and sup..

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

Choose your distance on a flat, fast trail course from East Hull into the countryside. The route follows the TransPennine Trail with aid stations every three miles. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is fully marshalled.

A short, classic fell race in Coniston featuring a steep climb and a rapid descent over scree. The 1.6 km course is a BOFRA Championship counter, with categories from Under 9 to Seniors. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

The Austwick Amble Fell Race returns on a bank holiday Monday alongside the village street market. With separate senior and junior categories, the event features competitive prize money and bonuses for course records. Entries are available..

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

This fell race in Great Harwood covers 8.8 km with 300m of climb, starting at the New Showfield. It is part of the Great Harwood Show, and entry includes admission to the show. The event is for seniors aged 18+ only.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..